Social Worker and Bedworth

Social Worker - Nuneaton and Bedworth

WMJobs is seeking experienced Social Workers to join Warwickshire County Council's Family Help Team based in Nuneaton & Bedworth.

The Family Help Team works with families through assessment, early support, child protection, court and care, assisting families to remain together or reunify. The team comprises Family Support Workers, Family Practitioners, Social Workers, Systemic Consultants, PCSO’s and NHS Nursing staff, all working collaboratively to deliver holistic support.

We are recruiting for 2 experienced Social Workers on a full-time, permanent basis. Responsibilities include duty service and assessment, safeguarding and intervention with children and families. The team is based at The Hilary Road Centre, Hilary Road, Nuneaton.

• Provide duty service and assessment for families in need of subject support.
• Manage safeguarding and intervention cases.
• Record and produce concise, effective, and accurate reports.
• Build relationships, engage with children and families.
• Apply analytical skills and make well-informed decisions.

37 hours per week with agile and flexible working options, typically from 9 am to 5:30 pm Monday–Thursday, and 9 am to 5 pm on Fridays.

• Professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/BSc, Diploma, or CQSW).
• In‑depth experience in children's social work and complex cases.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making and reporting skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Professional Social Work qualification and Social Work England Registration.

• Up to £51,726.00 per annum, plus a £3,500 pro‑rated market supplement.
• Supportive managers and a robust supervision policy focused on wellbeing.
• Full reimbursement of the Social Work England annual fee.
• Volunteering & Wellbeing Day, generous annual leave, an additional day at Christmas.
• Refer a Friend package for eligible roles.
• Terms and Conditions apply.

Warwickshire County Council values diversity, inclusion, and a supportive working environment. Employees enjoy a generous pension scheme (approximately 19 % employer contribution), agile working, annual leave, bank holidays, an extra Christmas day, and access to the Vivup benefits platform.

Applicants will undergo standard pre‑engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). The role requires fluency in English for accurate spoken communication with the public.

For more information or to discuss the role, contact Lakbir Tahir at lak

14th January 2026

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and aims to address under‑representation in its workforce.