Social Worker Children

2 weeks ago

South Normanton, United Kingdom Tripod Partners Full time

Children's Social Worker - Amber Valley Locality
Derbyshire County Council
Up to £35 per hour
Derbyshire County Council is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Children's Social Worker to join our supportive team in the Amber Valley Locality. This is an exciting opportunity to undertake crucial frontline work, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people across the area.
We are looking for a resilient professional with proven experience ready to hit the ground running in a busy, multi-agency environment.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be managing a varied and challenging caseload, which will include:
* Frontline Caseload: Holding and managing a complex caseload consisting of Single Assessments, Child in Need (CIN) cases, and Child Protection (CP) cases.
* Assessment & Planning: Undertaking comprehensive assessments, developing robust and outcomes-focused care plans, and effectively reviewing progress.
* Court Work: Preparing reports and statements for court proceedings and attending court as required to represent the local authority and the best interests of the child.
* Safeguarding: Demonstrating expert knowledge and commitment to safeguarding children, working in line with the latest statutory guidance and procedures.
* Experience: Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying experience in frontline Children's Social Work (e.g., CIN/CP/Looked After Children teams).
What We Offer
* Excellent Pay: Highly competitive rate of up to £35 per hour.
* Dedicated Support: Regular, reflective supervision and access to continuous professional development (CPD) to support your career growth.
* Team Environment: Join a committed, friendly, and well-established locality team focused on high standards of practice.
* Resources: Access to necessary resources and technology to support mobile and efficient working.
Candidate Profile
* A recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW).
* Current registration with Social Work England (SWE).
* Proven ability to manage risk effectively and make difficult decisions under pressure.
* Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle for travel across the Amber Valley area

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