Social Worker

Child In Need Social Worker 

Pay Rate: Up to £38 per hour (Umbrella)
Local Authority: Leicester City Council
Contract Type: Agency

Contact: Emily Cooper on 07902 371315 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com
 

Sheldon Phillips are partnering with Leicester City Council to recruit experienced Social Workers for their Child in Need Team, supporting one of the authority’s most vital and fast-paced service areas.

With over half of the permanent workforce being newly qualified, the team is seeking experienced practitioners with a strong background in court work and child protection to provide the expertise and stability needed to safeguard children and support families effectively.

The Role

As a Social Worker in the Child in Need Team, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of approximately 20 children, working across child in need, child protection, and care proceedings. This is a hybrid role with an expectation for teams to attend the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, though specific working patterns will be agreed with your Team Manager.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking assessments and developing robust child protection and child in need plans

• Managing complex cases, including court proceedings and pre-proceedings work

• Working closely with families to create sustainable change and improve outcomes

• Writing clear, evidence-based reports and presenting in court where required

• Engaging in reflective supervision and contributing to a supportive team culture

About You

You will be a qualified and registered Social Worker with:

• Significant post-qualified experience in child protection and court work

• Excellent assessment, analysis, and report-writing skills

• The ability to manage a busy and complex caseload effectively

• A commitment to relationship-based practice and achieving positive outcomes for children

• Willingness to travel for visits, with the majority of cases located in Leicester City

Additional Information

• Hybrid working arrangement – core days in office are Tuesdays and Wednesdays

• Locums park in the same local car parks as permanent staff and can claim back parking expenses

• Mileage and travel expenses claimable where appropriate

• Supportive team culture with opportunities for reflective practice
   

How to Apply

For further details or to apply, please contact Emily Cooper on 07902 371315 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com.