Children's Social Worker - Social care Qualified

Qualified Social Worker - Family Help Team Location: Leominster Rate: £24 per hour - TBC Contract: 3 months (with strong potential for extension) Hours: 37 hours per week Make a Difference Where It Matters MostAre you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families? We're recruiting for a qualified Social Worker to join a welcoming and supportive Family Help Team in Leominster. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a service recognised by Ofsted for "Delivering Good Quality Services through Outstanding Leadership." You'll become part of a team that champions restorative practice, collaborative working, and strong management support, giving you the opportunity to develop professionally while delivering outstanding outcomes for children and families. The RoleAs a Family Help Social Worker, you'll manage a varied and complex caseload, working directly with children, young people, and their families to provide effective support and intervention. Your responsibilities will include: • Managing a complex caseload as the Family Help Lead Practitioner. • Completing high-quality assessments, identifying risk, and developing tailored Family Help Plans. • Working in partnership with children, families, and multi-agency professionals to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes. • Leading and contributing to Child in Need meetings, Core Groups, Strategy Meetings, and safeguarding processes. • Working closely with the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) where safeguarding concerns arise. • Undertaking safeguarding investigations and implementing protective interventions where required. • Preparing clear, accurate reports, including court reports where necessary. • Maintaining high-quality case recording and ensuring compliance with statutory guidance and legislation. About YouWe're looking for a passionate and committed Social Worker who has: • A Social Work Degree, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent qualification. • Current registration with Social Work England. • A minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience within Children's Services. • Strong experience working with children and families in a statutory setting. • Excellent knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, the Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004, and Working Together guidance. • Experience assessing risk and delivering effective interventions. • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and report-writing skills. • The ability to manage a busy workload while maintaining high standards of practice. • Confidence using IT systems and electronic case management systems. Why Apply? • Competitive rate of £30.57 per hour • 37-hour working week • Initial 3-month contract with excellent chance of extension • Supportive management team with an open-door approach • Restorative practice model embedded throughout the service • Collaborative, multi-agency working environment • Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children and families If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next contract within a supportive and progressive local authority, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this fantastic opportunity.