Job description

We are currently looking for a Qualified Children's Social Worker to join a Support and Safeguarding Team on a Locum basis.

About the team

The North Support and Safeguarding Service works with children, young people, and their families from early help through to permanence.

The team benefits from a permanent management structure headed by a Team Manager, with Assistant Team Managers who offer direct monthly supervision to Social Workers through reflective, open, and strength-based support.

In addition to this, the service also offers multi-disciplinary team support including key workers who will co-work cases with you as lead social workers.

The team offer dedicated Practitioner Support which are in place to support with minute taking of your meetings with families and professionals (CIN and Core Group review meetings).

Management also offer access to wider wellbeing support service for practitioners which includes a brand-new support service to reduce the likelihood of secondary trauma in our staff.

About you

The successful candidate will be highly confident in holding CIN and CP cases including undertaking Section 47 enquiries.

Experience working in a LAC team and working with Children and Families on a long term plan is also beneficial.

What's on offer?

• Up to £40 Per Hour Umbrella Pay Rate (PAYE Option also available)


• Easily accessible via public transport


• Extremely supportive management team


• Flexi and Hybrid Working available


• Regular case support and personal supervision

For more information, please get in contact

George Taphouse- Senior Consultant

0118 948 5555 / 07436 399 975

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