Children’s Social Worker – Children in Need (CIN) Team

Children’s Social Worker – Children in Need (CIN) Team
Location: Leicester
Team: Children in Need (CIN)
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Pay Rate: £38 per hour Umbrella
Contract: Locum

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join the Children in Need (CIN) Team in Leicester City.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social worker to join a busy and supportive service, working with children and families across Leicester City.

The Role
As a Children’s Social Worker within the CIN Team, you will manage a caseload of approximately 20 children and families, undertaking assessments, planning and intervention to promote positive outcomes for children.

The team is currently experiencing significant demand, particularly around court work and child protection, so candidates must have strong and demonstrable experience in these areas.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing a caseload of approximately 20 cases.
• Undertaking Child in Need assessments and reviews.
• Completing child protection assessments, planning and interventions.
• Undertaking statutory visits and ensuring children are seen regularly.
• Working with children and families to identify risks, strengths and appropriate support.
• Preparing reports and presenting information for court proceedings.
• Working alongside partner agencies as part of a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records.
• Responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Ensuring work is completed in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

Requirements
Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years’ permanent post-qualifying experience as a Children’s Social Worker to be considered for this role.

Candidates must also have:

• A Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• At least 3 years' permanent post-qualifying Social Work experience.
• Strong experience within Children’s Services.
• Recent experience of Child Protection work.
• Experience of court work and public law proceedings.
• Experience managing a complex caseload.
• Strong assessment, intervention and report-writing skills.
• The ability to work effectively with children, families and partner agencies.

Important: When submitting your CV, please ensure it clearly states whether each previous role was permanent or temporary/locum, as this will be checked against the minimum 3 years' permanent post-qualifying experience requirement.
Working ArrangementsThe role operates on a hybrid working basis.

The team generally likes social workers to be office-based on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, although any additional office days will be agreed with the Team Manager.

Standard office hours are:

• Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm

There may occasionally be a requirement to work outside these hours where necessary, particularly in relation to urgent tasks or duty responsibilities.

Cases will generally be located within Leicester City, although there may occasionally be children placed further afield.
Parking
Locum workers can use the local car parks used by staff, with parking expenses claimable in accordance with the relevant arrangements.

Why Work with Service Care Solutions?
At Service Care Solutions, we support social care professionals throughout their assignments and can provide access to a wide range of locum and permanent opportunities across the UK.

Our Referral Scheme:

• £200 for a successful referral of a Qualified Social Worker
• £50 for a successful referral of a non-qualified candidate
• £150 Sign-Up Bonus for qualified candidates who register with Service Care Solutions
• £75 Find Your Own Job Bonus when you secure your own role through Service Care Solutions

Terms and conditions apply.

Apply Now
If you are an experienced Children’s Social Worker with the required 3 years’ permanent post-qualifying experience, alongside strong Child Protection and Court experience, I would be keen to hear from you.
Contact: Nik Froud
Associate Recruitment Consultant – Service Care Solutions
📧 Nik.froud@servicecare.org.uk
📞 01772 208964
Please get in touch for further information or to discuss the role.