Hertfordshire - Social Worker - Family Safeguarding West

Position: Hertfordshire - Social Worker - Family Safeguarding West (Contract)
Location: Rucklers Lane

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding West Team based in Watford for Hertfordshire County Council

Job Title:

Social Worker - Family Safeguarding West

Location:

Apsley 1, Brindley Way, Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9BF

Pay Rate: £39 per hour
Working Pattern:
Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office

Job Summary

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding West Team in Watford.

You will be responsible for supporting families subject to Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), PLO and Care Proceedings, undertaking high-quality statutory social work to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will have a strong interest in working within the Family Safeguarding model, collaborating closely with multi-agency partners to support children and families with complex needs.

Regular supervision is provided monthly, with additional ad-hoc support available when required.

Main

Duties & Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of children and families under CIN, CP and Court Proceedings
Undertake statutory visits to children and families
Complete Children & Families (C&F) assessments
Undertake direct work with children and families
Prepare court statements, care plans and reports
Deliver Family Safeguarding parenting modules
Chair and facilitate CIN meetings and Core Group meetings
Maintain accurate and timely case recording on LCS
Make referrals to other services as appropriate
Work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes

Essential:

Qualified Social Worker (Degree or equivalent)
Current experience working in Children's Services

Experience with Child in Need and Child Protection work

Experience of PLO and Care Proceedings
Ability to work with complex families
Strong communication and report-writing skills
Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle

Desirable:

Experience working in a Locality or Family Safeguarding Team
Experience working with Children Looked After
Current court experience (2-3 cases in proceedings)
Essential Requirements:

* Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent

* At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services

* Social Work England Registration

* Driving license and access to own vehicle

If you're interested in any of the above, please reply with your updated CV and earliest start date.

Alternatively, feel free to contact me directly on (phone number removed) or via email at (email address removed).

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:

* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy

* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us

* Bonus for finding your own job

* Twice weekly payroll

* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR
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