Qualified Children's Social Worker

Location:

Engaging directly with children and families in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire with a contractual base in Stevenage.

Salary: £45,749 - £49,886 + £4,000 joining incentive.

• Undertake direct work with children and families involved in family court proceedings
• Ensure children’s voices are heard clearly and influence judicial decision‑making
• Collaborate closely with judges, legal professionals and partner agencies
• Practise social work that is purposeful, evidence‑informed and values‑led

• Conduct high‑quality assessments that focus on Children’s lived experience, safety and wellbeing
• Engage directly with children, ensuring their views, wishes and feelings are understood and represented
• Prepare clear, analytical reports for the family court, including contributions to Child Impact Reports.
• Apply robust risk assessment and mediation skills to support child‑focused decision‑making
• Work effectively across private law proceedings, with a strong understanding of public law context
• Manage your caseload independently while contributing to a supportive, learning‑focused team environment

We welcome applications from qualified and experienced Children’s Social Workers who share our commitment to child‑centred practice.

• A recognised Social Work qualification
• To be registered with Social Work England
• An understanding of family court processes and private and/or public law
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills
• Resilience, professional curiosity and confidence in working independently

• Opportunities to contribute to nationally significant reform in family justice
• Strong professional supervision and reflective practice
• Access to learning from ongoing Child Focused Court pilots and national rollout activity
• A competitive salary and Local Government pension
• Generous annual leave and wellbeing support
• The resources, equipment and flexibility needed to work effectively, connect with children and your colleagues

• 28 days holiday (including three for Christmas) rising to 33 days with five years continuous service, which could include your current employment. You can also sell any you do not need.
• 13.7% employer contribution to Local Government Pension scheme, potentially building on your current pension.
• Most colleagues work in a hybrid way, having the benefits of working both from the office and home, and we also accommodate flexible working requests.
• Generous discounts with a wide range of companies covering leisure, technology, travel, personal finance, fashion and supermarkets.
• Social work colleagues have their annual Social Work England membership fees reimbursed.
• Personal car leasing scheme providing vehicles at competitive rates through a third party.