Full job descriptionQualified 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.