Social Worker - Family Help Service Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Family Help Service Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Children
Location: Chester, UK
Salary: £39.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Social Worker within the Family Help Service Team in Chester, earning £39.00 per hour. This ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, making it ideal for an experienced and motivated Social Worker looking to make a lasting impact on the lives of children, young people, and families. Working within the Family Help Safeguarding Team, you will undertake assessments, manage complex caseloads, and deliver evidence-informed interventions while promoting positive and sustainable outcomes through strong multi-agency collaboration.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Enjoy the flexibility to choose a working pattern that supports your lifestyle and work-life balance.
• Hourly Pay: Earn £39.00 per hour, providing excellent financial reward and flexibility.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing learning opportunities to enhance your skills and support career progression.
• Rewarding Work Environment: Play a key role in improving outcomes for children and families within the local community.
• Supportive Team Culture: Join a collaborative team that values partnership working, empathy, and professional excellence.
• Hybrid Working: Benefit from a combination of office-based working, home working, and community visits across the borough.

What you will do

• Case Management: Manage a varied caseload of children, young people, and families requiring support and intervention.
• Assessment: Undertake comprehensive assessments to identify needs, risks, strengths, and protective factors.
• Care Planning: Develop and implement effective plans that support positive outcomes for children and families.
• Multi-Agency Coordination: Chair multi-agency meetings and coordinate support services to ensure timely and effective interventions.
• Safeguarding: Contribute to safeguarding processes, child protection planning, and interventions where necessary.
• Court Work: Prepare reports and contribute to court proceedings where required.
• Family Support: Build effective relationships with children and families to promote engagement, resilience, and positive change.
• Partnership Working: Collaborate closely with education, health services, police, and other partner agencies.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records in line with statutory and organ