Social Worker

Stratford Family Help Team – Duty & Assessment or Support & Intervention Our client Location: Stratford-upon-Avon Salary: £44,075 per annum

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join our client Children and Families Service within the Stratford Family Help Team. Opportunities are available within both the Duty & Assessment Pod and the Support & Intervention Pod.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority that is committed to supporting children, young people, and families through relationship-based practice. You will become part of a service that focuses on achieving positive outcomes whilst providing ongoing support, supervision, and professional development for its workforce.

About the Role

The Stratford Family Help Team works with children and families from the point of referral through assessment, intervention, and longer-term planning where required. As a Social Worker, you will carry a varied caseload and work closely with multi-agency partners to ensure children receive the right support at the right time.

Depending on the team you join, responsibilities may include:

Duty & Assessment Pod

• Undertaking Child and Family Assessments
• Managing referrals and completing timely decisions regarding risk and need
• Working with children and young people aged 0–18
• Assessing and responding to safeguarding concerns
• Completing Child in Need Plans
• Working in partnership with families to identify strengths and areas requiring support
• Liaising with schools, health professionals, police, and partner agencies

Support & Intervention Pod

• Holding longer-term child protection and Child in Need cases
• Managing Children in Care cases
• Undertaking permanence planning and adoption work
• Completing Public Law Outline (PLO) work
• Preparing court reports and attending court proceedings
• Developing and reviewing care plans
• Supporting families to achieve sustainable positive change and improved outcomes

Candidate Requirements

Applicants must possess:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent)
• Current Social Work England registration
• Experience of working within Children's Social Care
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding procedures
• The ability to manage a complex caseload effectively
• Strong assessment, report-writing, and communication skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and professional partners

Benefits of Working with Service Care Solutions

• Dedicated consultant with extensive social work recruitment experience
• £250 training allowance
• Excellent pay and employment packages
• Nationwide opportunities within local authorities and public sector organisations
• Twice-weekly payroll service
• Ongoing compliance and onboarding support

Service Care Solutions benefits and interested please