Children’s Safeguarding Social Worker

South Coast | £42 per hour + £90 weekly accommodation bonus
Hybrid working | Low caseloads | Minimum 6-month contract

Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker looking for manageable caseloads, flexible working and supportive management?

Leaders in Care is recruiting Social Workers for a South Coast local authority’s Children’s Safeguarding Service. This role offers a minimum six-month contract, flexibility over office days and minimal court work, allowing you to focus on direct work with children and families.

Pay and benefits

• £42 per hour.
• £90 weekly accommodation bonus.
• Flexible hybrid working, with a choice of office days.
• Low and manageable caseloads.
• Minimum six-month contract.
• Supportive management and access to training and development.
• Wellbeing and employee support services.
• Loyalty bonus available. Contact Nathan for details.

Your responsibilities

As a Safeguarding Social Worker, you will undertake statutory children’s social work, including:

• Managing Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) cases.
• Completing assessments and developing care plans.
• Delivering long-term safeguarding interventions and family support.
• Working with partner agencies to safeguard children.
• Building effective relationships with children and families.

Court work is minimal within this role.

What you’ll need

• A recognised social work qualification.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Previous experience in statutory children’s safeguarding services.

Apply today

We work directly with hiring managers to help match your experience, preferred working arrangements and career goals with the right opportunity.

Apply through Indeed or contact Nathan for a confidential discussion:

07401 281738
nathan@leadersincare.co.uk

Refer a Social Worker: Receive £500 for every successful referral we place. Contact Nathan for details.