Children Social Worker

Children’s Social Worker – Child Protection and Safeguarding Warwickshire County Council

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Children’s Social Worker to work for our client within Warwickshire Local Authority.
This is a temporary ongoing contract, initially for 3 months, with hybrid working available.

Working Arrangement
Hybrid role
3 days per week in the office
2 days per week working from home

Team Child Protection and Safeguarding Team

Pay Rates
£37.00 per hour Umbrella
£32.53 per hour PAYE inclusive
£29.03 per hour PAYE exclusive

Job Specification Key Responsibilities
Undertake statutory social work duties in line with the Children Act 1989 and 2004
Manage a caseload of children subject to Child Protection Plans, Child in Need plans, and care proceedings
Complete statutory assessments, interventions, and reviews to promote positive outcomes for children
Carry out clear, analytical assessments of risk and need
Prepare high quality reports for court, child protection conferences, and reviews
Work collaboratively with families, partner agencies, and professionals to safeguard children
Attend and contribute to core groups, strategy meetings, reviews, and court proceedings
Maintain accurate, timely case records in line with local authority and statutory requirements

Requirements
Social Work qualification Degree, DipSW or equivalent
Social Work England registration
Recent experience working within Child Protection and Safeguarding teams
Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and thresholds
Excellent assessment, communication, and report writing skills
Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one

Service Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk