Social Worker - Frontline

Children’s Social Worker | Fully Office-Based
Pay: up to £35 per hour | 35 hours per week | Free On-Site Parking

Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join our frontline services on a full-time basis. This is a fully office-based role where you’ll be working directly with children and young families, supporting them across Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children services.

You will carry an average caseload of 16 children, ensuring that your time and focus can be dedicated to delivering a high-quality and child-focused service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake assessments, planning, and interventions for children in need, child protection, and looked after children
• Manage pre-proceedings and work confidently within legal frameworks, including private and public law, and adoption proceedings
• Prepare clear, evidence-based reports for court and contribute to planning for permanency
• Maintain accurate case records in line with statutory and departmental requirements
• Work collaboratively with families, professionals, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children

What You’ll Need:

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Previous frontline experience in CIN, CP, and LAC services
• Strong knowledge of pre-proceedings and legal frameworks
• Must be a car driver with a full UK driving licence
• Excellent assessment, communication, and report-writing skills

Contract Details:

• Pay: up to £35 per hour
• Hours: 35 per week, Monday – Friday, 08:45 – 16:30
• Fully office-based role
• Free on-site parking

For more information about this role, contact Ellis Russell at Sheldon Phillips:
01635 226350
erussell@sheldon-phillips.com

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