Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Team (Contract Opportunity in our client) Are you an experienced Social Worker ready for your next challenge? Do you want to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families while enjoying the unique lifestyle of our client? We are recruiting a dedicated Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Team to join the Family Safeguarding Service on a temporary agency contract in our client, Channel Islands.
About the Role:
The Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Team will manage a diverse caseload, including Child in Need, Child Protection, and Cared for Children cases. Working within a supportive team, you will deliver high-quality safeguarding interventions, undertake comprehensive assessments, and develop tailored plans to promote positive outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Social Worker to develop further while experiencing the island lifestyle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a blend of Child in Need, Child Protection, and Cared for Children cases
- Conduct detailed assessments to identify risks, strengths, and support needs
- Deliver direct work and tailored interventions with children, young people, and families
- Build effective relationships with families to promote engagement and positive change
- Prepare high-quality reports, assessments, and evidence for statutory meetings
- Manage Child in Need, Child Protection, and Care Plans effectively
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to safeguard children
- Complete statutory visits, reviews, and reports within required deadlines
- Contribute to care planning, permanency, and safeguarding strategies
- Maintain accurate case records and manage multiple priorities efficiently
Candidate Requirements:
- Recognised Social Work qualification
- Current Social Work England registration and eligibility to register with the our client Care Commission
- Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualifying experience working with complex families and teenage children within statutory Children’s Services
- Significant experience managing Child in Need, Child Protection, and Child Care Law cases
- Strong skills in safeguarding, assessment, risk management, and report writing
- Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary and partner agencies
- Ability to manage complex caseloads and meet statutory deadlines
- Full, clean manual driving licence
- Enhanced DBS certificate (preferably registered with the Update Service) or willingness to obtain one
Benefits & Additional Details:
- Competitive pay rate of £42 per hour
- Accommodation arranged through the Government of our client (rental costs payable by the worker)
- Travel funded: One flight or ferry at start and end of contract
- Full support from our dedicated recruitment team throughout the process
- Opportunity to enjoy our client beautiful environment and lifestyle
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