Consultant Social Worker - Families First team - Permanent

We are currently recruiting for exciting permanent opportunities for Social Workers, Advanced Practitioners, and Consultant Social Workers to join Children & Families teams within Warwickshire.

These roles are ideal for social work professionals who are passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children, young people, and families and who are looking for their next career opportunity. Working within the Families First model, you will be part of a service committed to supporting children and young people across the authority, helping families access the right support and achieving positive outcomes.

You will:

• Hold a recognised qualification in Social Work
• Have successfully completed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
• Be registered with Social Work England
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to manage complex situations
• Have strong assessment and analytical skills
• Have a good understanding of current legislation, safeguarding practice, and the challenges facing children and families today

As a Social Worker within the Families First teams, you will:

• Manage a varied and complex caseload, including children subject to Child Protection Plans, Children in Need plans, and children who are looked after
• Complete assessments of need and risk and develop effective, outcome-focused support plans
• Work collaboratively with children, young people, families, and partner agencies
• Participate in duty systems and undertake child protection enquiries with appropriate supervision
• Attend strategy meetings, child protection conferences, reviews, and legal proceedings
• Prepare high-quality reports, assessments, and court documentation
• Provide effective safeguarding support to children and families

Requirements

• Social Work England registration
• Recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
• Full UK driving licence
• DBS clearance
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits available include:

• Volunteering & Wellbeing Day
• Refer a Friend Scheme – £500 payment following successful completion of probation (subject to scheme terms)
• Free counselling support for Children & Families staff
• Relocation allowance – up to £8,000 tax-free for eligible applicants
• Pool cars available within some teams for eligible work-related travel
• Agile working arrangements with Microsoft Surface Pro, Microsoft 365, Teams, and OneDrive access
• Use of digital tools including Co-pilot and BEEM (Magic Notes) to support statutory recording and reduce administration
• Social Work England registration fee reimbursement
• Local Government Pension Scheme and Shared Cost AVC
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays and additional Christmas leave
• Access to car lease scheme, cycle to work scheme, lifestyle discounts, local attraction discounts, free Will service, and more

Interested in hearing more?If you are interested in these opportunities or would like to discuss the roles in more detail, please get in touch.
Contact Catherine Rogerson
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Alternatively, please apply online and I will be happy to discuss the opportunities available.