Charles Hunter Associates

Children's social worker

We are currently seeking a Children's Adolescent & Child Exploitation Social Worker to join a Children & Families Service.


Do not apply unless you hold a Social Work qualification and have 3 years permanent experience working for a local authority.


About the Role


The role involves supporting adolescents at risk of exploitation, extra-familial harm, missing episodes, peer group influences, and family breakdown.


Responsibilities include undertaking contextual safeguarding assessments, developing trauma-informed safety plans, leading safeguarding interventions, and working restoratively with young people and families to reduce risk and prevent care entry.

Multi-agency working and strong analytical skills are essential within this specialist safeguarding role.


About You


The ideal candidate will hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent), be registered with Social Work England, and have completed ASYE.


Experience working with adolescents at risk of exploitation or edge-of-care is highly desirable.

Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practice, contextual safeguarding, risk assessment, and multi-agency working is essential.


What's on Offer?



  • Specialist safeguarding role

  • Supportive team environment

  • Ongoing professional development

  • Opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people's lives

  • £38 per hour (PAYE options also available)


For More Information


Harley Hayward - Recruitment Consultant


0118 948 5555 / 07553 040465




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