Family Help Childrens Social worker
We Do Social Work
North West Local Authority | Hybrid Working | Competitive Agency Rate | Immediate Start
We Do Social Work is recruiting for an experienced Family Help Social Worker to join a progressive North West Local Authority committed to delivering high-quality, relationship-based practice with children and families.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive Family Help team where you'll work with children and families using a strengths-based, trauma-informed and whole-family approach to achieve lasting change.
The RoleAs a Family Help Social Worker, you will:
- Manage a varied caseload of children and families requiring support and intervention.
- Complete high-quality assessments, plans and reviews that are child-focused and evidence-based.
- Work collaboratively with families, partner agencies and community services to improve outcomes.
- Chair multi-agency meetings and contribute to safeguarding and child protection processes.
- Develop SMART plans with clear contingency planning and measurable outcomes.
- Support children to remain safely within their families wherever possible.
- Mentor and support less experienced practitioners within the team.
- Maintain accurate case recordings and prepare high-quality reports, including court work where required.
To be considered, you will have:
- Social Work England registration.
- A recognised Social Work qualification.
- A minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience within Children's Services.
- Strong assessment, safeguarding and risk management skills.
- Experience of working within a strengths-based, relationship-focused practice model.
- Excellent communication and partnership working skills.
- The ability to manage complex cases and make confident decisions.
- Competitive agency hourly rate.
- Hybrid working with a mix of home, office and visits.
- Supportive management and collaborative team environment.
- Ongoing contract with the opportunity to make a genuine difference to children and families.
- Dedicated consultant and twice-weekly payroll through We Do Social Work.
If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next opportunity within a supportive North West Local Authority, we'd love to hear from you.
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