Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

Qualified Social Workers – Family Safeguarding

£43,893 – £47,013 per annum + Welcome Bonus

Permanent, Full Time

Hemel Hempstead / Stevenage (East) / Apsley (West)

About the Role

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking experienced Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams. This innovative model of practice is designed to keep more children safely at home with their families through a strengths-based, multi-disciplinary approach.

As a Family Safeguarding Social Worker, you will :

Work directly with children and families to build on strengths and develop sustainable solutions.

Manage complex caseloads, undertaking assessments and interventions under the Children Act 1989.

Collaborate closely with professionals including domestic abuse, substance misuse and mental health specialists to provide holistic support.

Use motivational interviewing and other evidence-based methods to achieve positive outcomes for children.

Contribute to safeguarding plans, attend court where required, and ensure the safety and wellbeing of children remain paramount.About the Service

At Hertfordshire County Council, we are committed to delivering first-class support to vulnerable children and their families. Through our Family Safeguarding Model, we have transformed how we work with families, reducing the need for children to enter care.

We provide :

A stimulating working environment and hybrid working options.

Regular supervision and tailored professional development opportunities.

A strong focus on diversity, inclusion, and staff wellbeing.Salary & Benefits

£43,893 – £47,017 per annum (inclusive of market supplement)

£1,000 welcome payment (one-off, non-contractual, subject to 3-yearly review)

Access to professional training and development programmes

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible / hybrid working arrangementsRequirements

Qualified Social Worker (SWE registered)

Experience working with children and families in statutory social work settings

Commitment to strengths-based practice and safeguarding principles

A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicleApply Now

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of Hertfordshire’s pioneering Family Safeguarding service, we want to hear from you.

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

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