Children Social Worker - Family Safeguarding
High-Impact Opportunity - Children''s Social Worker (Family Safeguarding)Hertfordshire County Council Stevenage Up to 39 per hour (Umbrella) Hertfordshire County Council is offering an excellent locum opportunity for an experienced Qualified Social Worker (QSW) to join their Family Safeguarding Team in Stevenage.This role is ideal for a confident frontline practitioner looking for strong hourly rates, manageable caseloads, and a supportive service that values good social work. You''ll be joining a well-established Family Safeguarding model with clear structures, multi-disciplinary support, and realistic expectations - allowing you to focus on quality practice rather than firefighting.The RoleManage a balanced mixed caseload of Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) cases (up to 18 cases)Complete robust statutory assessments to a high standardPrepare clear, well-evidenced reports for court and care proceedingsUndertake purposeful direct work with children and familiesWork closely with partner agencies as part of an integrated Family Safeguarding approachMaintain accurate, timely and compliant case recordsWhat You''ll NeedQualified Social Worker with at least 3 years'' post-qualified experienceProven experience in CIN, CP and court workStrong safeguarding expertise and confident decision-makingAbility to produce high-quality written assessments and reportsExcellent communication skillsCar driver essentialWhy Locums Choose HertfordshireUp to 39 per hour ..... full job details .....
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