Consultant Social Worker Family

About the Team

Our Family Help Team is a dynamic, committed and welcoming service, working alongside families at every stage of need. From early targeted support, through Children in Need, Edge of Care, Child Protection and Court work; we also support children in care until a clear plan for reunification or permanency is secured. This breadth of work makes our team varied, challenging and extremely rewarding.

We are proud to be a truly multi‑disciplinary team, bringing together Family Practitioners, Social Workers, Systemic Consultants, PCSOs and, soon, an NHS Nurse. By working collaboratively under one team, we are able to respond to families’ needs holistically, reduce risk and focus on what matters most – keeping families safely together wherever possible. Our practice is firmly grounded in Restorative Principles.

We work with families, supporting them to identify their strengths, understand challenges and create meaningful, achievable plans for positive change. Every family is supported to develop a plan that is individual to them and builds on their own capacity to achieve lasting outcomes. You’ll be joining a team that is ambitious for children and families, open to innovation and committed to reflective, relationship‑based practice.

We actively support learning and development, providing a nurturing environment where practitioners are encouraged to grow, share ideas and develop their confidence and skills.

We are recruiting for 1 × 12 month fixed term Consultant Social Worker within Duty and Assessment.

• 37 hours per week
• Based at Oakfield Park, Rugby
• Well connected to local roads and local amenities

Market supplement:
Experienced Social Worker – Grade K, L, N: up to £51,726.00 per annum. Including a £3,500 pro‑rated market supplement which is subject to pension, tax and NI deductions. T&C’s apply.

• Supportive managers who provide recognition and a robust supervision policy focussed on wellbeing and workload.
• Full reimbursement of Social Work England annual fee.
• A Volunteering & Wellbeing Day in addition to generous annual leave and an additional day at Christmas.
• Refer a Friend package for some roles (terms and conditions apply).

• Professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or Certificate of Qualification in Social Work).
• In‑depth experience in children’s social work and experience of complex cases.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to make well‑informed decisions.
• Ability to record and produce concise, effective, and accurate reports.
• Good communication skills with the ability to build relationships, engage with children and families.

Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre‑engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice, any declared criminal offence will trigger an individual assessment. The Fluency Duty for this role is required – you must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. We will be starting the initial shortlist and assessment process while the job advert is running.

To discuss the role please contact Sharron Sandeman – sharron

Closing date:
Monday 13th July 2026. Interview date: 16th July 2026.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more.