Children’s Social Worker – Level 2 / 3 Children & Families First Team | South Coast Salary:
Level 2 – Band 10: Starting salary of £45,529Level 3 – Band 11: Starting salary of £49,817Pro rata for part-time colleagues.Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker looking for a long-term statutory role where you can build meaningful relationships and create sustainable change for children and families?
We’re recruiting Children’s Social Workers at Level 2 and Level 3 to join established Children & Families First Teams within a supportive local authority on the South Coast.
This is an opportunity to work with children and families who require longer-term intervention following assessment. You’ll manage Child in Need and Child Protection plans, helping families address risk, improve outcomes and, wherever possible, keep children safely within their family network.
The role You’ll take responsibility for a complex and rewarding caseload, providing consistent, relationship-based Social Work to children and families requiring ongoing statutory intervention.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing cases at Child in Need and Child Protection levelCompleting ongoing assessment, risk analysis, safety planning and interventionDeveloping clear, child-focused plans alongside children, parents and wider family networksReviewing progress regularly and adapting plans to ensure they remain effectiveWorking closely with schools, health colleagues, police and other partner agenciesProviding purposeful direct work with children and familiesIdentifying when legal intervention may be necessary and contributing to robust pre-proceedings planningSupporting less experienced colleagues and students at Level 3Maintaining high-quality recording, reports and professional recommendationsAbout you To be successful, you’ll bring:
Significant frontline safeguarding Social Work experienceExperience managing complex Child in Need and Child Protection caseworkStrong assessment, analytical and decision-making skillsConfidence working with risk, uncertainty and professional challengeThe ability to form constructive relationships with children, families and partner agenciesExcellent communication, organisation and conflict-resolution skillsExperience mentoring colleagues or students, or willingness to undertake Practice Education trainingSocial Work England registrationThe ability to travel across the local areaWhat’s on offer
Starting salary of £45,529 at Level 2 or £49,817 at Level 3Permanent full-time and part-time opportunitiesFull induction and Practice Fundamentals supportManageable caseloads and regular, high-quality supervisionClear progression routes and excellent development opportunities28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after two years’ continuous serviceFlexible working arrangementsModern, refurbished office spacesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeStaff network groups and an inclusive workplace cultureRelocation support, subject to approvalIf you’re passionate about delivering high-quality, relationship-based Social Work and supporting children to remain safe and thrive within their families, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career close to the South Coast.TPBN1_UKTJ…