Family Assessment & Support Social Worker | Horncastle
Horncastle, England, United Kingdom Temporary QSW childrens services, Adoption and fostering, Children and families, Young people and leaving care, CAMHS, Children and disabilities, Probation and youth offending
Reference: DC1109030726PM_1783090093
Family Assessment Social Worker | Horncastle
Location: Horncastle, East Lindsey
Team: FAST (Family Assessment & Support Team)
Working Pattern: Hybrid (with on-site duty week every 3 weeks)
Team: FAST (Family Assessment & Support Team)
Working Pattern: Hybrid (with on-site duty week every 3 weeks)
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join a FAST team in Horncastle. This is a key frontline role, delivering high-quality statutory social work to children and families across:
- Child in Need
- Child Protection
- Children in Care
You will play a critical role in safeguarding, assessment, and planning, ensuring children receive the right support at the right time to achieve safe and positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct Section 47 enquiries and lead safeguarding investigations
- Complete comprehensive Child and Family Assessments
- Apply evidence-based frameworks such as Signs of Safety to assess and manage risk
- Lead and contribute to multi-agency planning and decision-making
- Produce high-quality, analytical reports, including those for court
- Maintain timely, accurate and defensible case recordings
- Build strong, purposeful relationships with children and families through relationship-based practice
- Demonstrate sound decision-making in complex and high-risk situations
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Proven experience within statutory children's social work
- Strong working knowledge of Child Protection, CIN, and CIC processes
- Confidence managing complex caseloads and safeguarding concerns
- Experience in court work and report writing
- Ability to work collaboratively across agencies
- A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and families
Working Arrangements
- Duty week: Full on-site presence required (5 days), on a 1 in 3 week rota
- Non-duty weeks: Flexible hybrid working available
Why Work With Me & Caritas?
- Supportive, Relationship-First Approach - You'll be guided by Davina Cripps, bringing 23 years' experience and a calm, honest approach to recruitment
- Honest & Transparent Communication - Clear updates, genuine feedback, and no unnecessary pressure at any stage
- Insight That Matters - Real understanding of teams, culture, caseloads, and local authority expectations
- Access to Exclusive Opportunities - Roles often not publicly advertised, matched carefully to your goals and circumstances
A Straightforward, Supportive Recruitment Experience
Looking for a new role doesn't need to feel overwhelming. You'll receive guidance that is:
- Grounded in experience and common sense
- Focused on what matters to you
- Built around long-term relationships, not quick placements
You won't be treated as a CV - but as a professional with purpose.
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Let's Talk
Whether you're actively looking or just open to hearing what's available, I'm always happy to have a genuine, no-pressure conversation about the opportunities across England & Wales.
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.