Children Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

High-Impact Opportunity - Children's Social Worker (Family Safeguarding)

Hertfordshire County Council | Stevenage | Up to £39 per hour (Umbrella)

Hertfordshire County Council is offering an excellent locum opportunity for an experienced Qualified Social Worker (QSW) to join their Family Safeguarding Team in Stevenage.

This role is ideal for a confident frontline practitioner looking for strong hourly rates, manageable caseloads, and a supportive service that values good social work. You'll be joining a well-established Family Safeguarding model with clear structures, multi-disciplinary support, and realistic expectations - allowing you to focus on quality practice rather than firefighting.

The Role

Manage a balanced mixed caseload of Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) cases (up to 18 cases)

Complete robust statutory assessments to a high standard

Prepare clear, well-evidenced reports for court and care proceedings

Undertake purposeful direct work with children and families

Work closely with partner agencies as part of an integrated Family Safeguarding approach

Maintain accurate, timely and compliant case records

What You'll Need

Qualified Social Worker with at least 3 years' post-qualified experience

Proven experience in CIN, CP and court work

Strong safeguarding expertise and confident decision-making

Ability to produce high-quality written assessments and reports

Excellent communication skills

Car driver essential

Why Locums Choose Hertfordshire

Up to £39 per hour (umbrella)

Supportive managers with clear expectations

Established Family Safeguarding teams with multi-disciplinary input

Manageable caseloads that prioritise quality over volume

Opportunity to make a real difference within a respected and stable local authority

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