Childrens Social Worker Level 2 and 3

This permanent Social Worker post sits in Leicester City Council's Family Help teams, which work with children and families through relationship-based practice. The work centres on assessments, direct work and multi-agency plans for children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection, Public Law Outline and care proceedings. Signs of Safety informs the practice, and hybrid working includes about two office days a week.

Only candidates already practising social work in the UK may apply, and Social Work England registration is required.

• Undertake assessments with children and families
• Build strong relationships with children and families
• Coordinate multi-agency support
• Lead plans that help children stay safe and achieve positive outcomes
• Work with children and families on Child in Need plans
• Work with children and families on Child Protection plans
• Work on Public Law Outline processes
• Work on care proceedings
• Complete purposeful direct work using the Signs of Safety approach
• Chair and attend professional meetings
• Make informed decisions
• Keep children's voices at the centre of practice

• Qualified social worker holding a CQSW, DipSW, Social Work Degree or equivalent recognised qualification

• Registered with Social Work England

• 2 to 3 years qualified experience for a Level 2 or Level 3 role

• Skilled in assessment, planning and relationship-based practice
• Passion for promoting positive outcomes for children and families

• Currently living and practising social work in the UK

• Extensive training opportunities throughout your career
• Support with career progression and professional development
• Opportunities to progress into advanced practice or management roles
• Regular reflective supervision
• Hybrid working with flexible working arrangements
• Option for full-time employees to work a 9-day fortnight
• Focus on manageable caseloads wherever possible
• Access to a wide range of employee support services