Job Title: Child in Need Social Worker
Location: Hybrid - Home & Leicester City Offices
Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 per annum
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Closing Date: 27 April 2025

Make a Real Difference in Leicester

Join Leicester's Child in Need Team and help support children and families through vital stages of care. You'll progress Child Protection and Child in Need plans, manage care proceedings, and deliver direct work that genuinely changes lives.

Your Role

Complete assessments and direct work with children

Coordinate multi-agency meetings and referrals

Manage care proceedings and court reports

Practice within a trauma-informed and Signs of Safety framework

Maintain accurate records and plan for long-term outcomes

What We're Looking For

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Experience in safeguarding, family support, and child protection

Confident in complex case management and partnership working

Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and family-led planning

What We Offer

Award-winning learning & development offer

Hybrid and flexible working, including 9-day fortnights

Manageable caseloads and reflective supervision

Supportive team environment and clear career progression

Contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or