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.

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

• £37.00 per hour Umbrella
• £32.53 per hour PAYE inclusive
• £29.03 per hour PAYE exclusive

• 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

• 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 (url removed)