Social Worker, Child Development​/Support

Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Services Lincolnshire County Council

Holmeleigh, Foundry Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN96AQ

Lincolnshire County Council is currently recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a fast-paced safeguarding team.
Pay rates:

£22.20 per hour (PAYE, exclusive of holiday pay)
£29.98 per hour (PAYE, inclusive of holiday pay)

The Role You will be responsible for undertaking statutory duties where safeguarding concerns have been identified. This includes completing Child and Family Assessments, working directly with children and their families, and collaborating closely with partner agencies to ensure children are supported and kept safe.

Key Responsibilities
Completing Child and Family Assessments
Managing cases within Children in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) frameworks
Undertaking safeguarding enquiries and direct work with families
Working in partnership with multi-agency professionals
Managing private and public law proceedings where required

Working Arrangements The team operates on a three-weekly duty system:

1 week on duty (new case allocations – office based)
2 weeks off duty Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with relevant post-qualification experience
Proven experience working within CIN and CP frameworks

Experience of managing private and public law proceedings
Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency environment

How to Apply

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