Social Worker – Children’s Locality Team

Nottingham City

£37.50 per hour

Hybrid working: one week per month in the office, working from home on the remaining days.

We are seeking experienced and qualified Social Workers to join our Locality Team. You will work with children and families across a range of safeguarding services, including Children in Need, Child Protection, Children in Care, and care proceedings. The role focuses on assessing need, managing risk, and delivering effective interventions to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.

• Manage a caseload of children and families within statutory timescales.
• Complete assessments, child protection investigations, and care planning.
• Undertake direct work with children, young people, and their families.
• Prepare reports for court proceedings, child protection conferences, and reviews.
• Develop and implement child-focused care and support plans.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in line with legislative and organisational requirements.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and professional development activities.

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience within Children’s Services.
• Experience working within Children in Need, Child Protection, Children in Care, and/or Care Proceedings.
• Strong assessment, report-writing, and case management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid working environment.

• Experience with in a Locality Team structure.
• Knowledge of current legislation, policies, and safeguarding procedures.
• Court work experience.

• £37.50 per hour.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Supportive management and supervision.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to children and families within the community.