Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services

Work Base

Beeston Central, Nottinghamshire, NG9 1GR

Salary

£34,434 - £44,075 per annum

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time

Hours per week

37

Working Arrangements

Hybrid

Competency Framework

Tier 7b

Number of posts

3

Interview date

19/03/2026

Closing Date

24 February 2026 23:55

Our department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.

• Are you looking to develop your social work career?
• Are you passionate about achieving the best for children and families?
• Do you share our commitment to strengths-based practice?
• Do you want an employer who provides both personal and professional support?

Nottinghamshire’s Children’s Social Care are currently looking to recruit experienced and newly qualified social workers, for vacancies in the Broxtowe & Rushcliffe family support & safeguarding teams.

We are confident that you will find a great multi-disciplinary team environment, with opportunities to develop your social work career. Our innovative multi agency Family Support and Safeguarding Teams comprise of:

• Social Workers
• Advanced Practitioners
• Early Help Case Managers
• Social Work Practice Consultants
• Substance misuse workers
• Domestic abuse workers
• Family Support Workers
• Social Work Support Officers
• Business Support

Our strengths-based practice framework uses a restorative approach, putting relationships at the centre of our work, and working creatively and supportively with children and families to ensure they can live together wherever possible.

• Your role in this team will be varied, working with children of all ages who are supported by Child in Need or child protection plans, or who have a Child and Family Assessment in place.
• You will work with the whole family network to support them to recognise and build on their strengths and resources, and take the lead in their own plans to keep children safe and well at home.
• You will work together with a range of agencies to identify appropriate support services and progress the child’s plan, with the aim of promoting positive change within the child’s home environment.
• You will respond to any identified risk with the support of your multi-disciplinary team.

• Manageable workloads
• Regular and effective 1 – 1 supervision
• Multi Agency Group Reflective Supervision
• Mobile & flexible working
• Good levels of business and admin support
• Internal transfer scheme between teams to support your career development
• A clear career pathway plan
• A comprehensive range of CPD options, including links to local Universities
• Practice Consultants based in every social work team
• An Aspirant Managers Programme
• Up to £5,000 relocation package
• Excellent employee benefits and support services

‘I completed my second student placement in the Family Support and Safeguarding Team and I knew from that point that it was where I wanted to work. These teams are hardworking,
supportive and absolutely dedicated to keeping children safe…. I couldn’t imagine doing any other job’ – Social Worker recently promoted to Team Manager

‘Starting out as a Newly Qualified Social Worker at Nottinghamshire County Council, I’ve felt supported right from the beginning. The ASYE programme gave me structured training, protected time to learn, and a mentor who helped me find my way through that first year. The support I received went beyond the ASYE programme. I’ve had daily encouragement from senior leaders and my colleagues, which has made a real difference.

We’re lucky to have a diverse team, including managers, Social Work Practice Consultants, Advanced Practitioners, Social Workers, and Family Support Workers. It’s a really exciting time to be part of Nottinghamshire, with national changes and the merging of teams bringing knowledge and experience that will benefit us as a team but also the children and families we support’ – Newly Qualified Social Worker

If you would like further information about these opportunities, please contact Suzie…