Qualified Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

Luton

Salary: £42,148 - £44,686 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria)Hours per week: 37

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker within the Referral and Assessment service in the Social work Industry. Our client Luton Council has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels.

The role offers flexible working hours for working parents and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Luton.

Main duties include:

• Conducting Child Protection Investigations, including Section 47 inquiries.
• Contributing to strategy discussions and multi-agency safeguarding meetings.
• Preparing and presenting detailed reports for Child Protection Conferences.
• Managing child protection plans and ensuring regular reviews.
• Working collaboratively with other agencies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children at risk.
• Initiating care proceedings when necessary to protect children from harm.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognized social work qualification (degree or diploma).
• Registered with the appropriate regulatory body (e.g., Social Work England).
• Proven experience in a social work role, (preferably within Referral and Assessment but this is not essential)
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to social work practice.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing safeguarding advice, support, and signposting to families, children, and partner agencies.
• Responding to referrals of children at risk, prioritizing cases and managing risk on a day-to-day basis.
• Managing a varied caseload involving children in need, child protection, and court proceedings.
• Ensuring timely interventions and support services to safeguard children and promote their welfare.
• Developing safety plans and coordinating support packages in collaboration with multi-agency partners.
• Using a strengths-based approach to work with families, empowering them to make positive changes.

Benefits:

We can offer you a host of excellent benefits including:

• From 25 to 32 days' annual leave:linked to length of service and grade
• Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
• Career Pathways:step up in your career or move into a specialist area
• Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
• Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
• Employee Assistance Programme:a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
• Work/life balance:flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
• Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
• Staff offers:includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
• Arriva Travel Club:great value savings on local bus travel

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to delivering high-quality social work services.

We look forward to receiving your application and embarking on this rewarding journey together in creating positive change within the Luton community.

For more information on this or any other Qualified Social Work positions in Luton, please contact Callum Parr at Ackerman Pierce recruitment agency on