Senior Social Worker - Family Help & Safeguarding Team - Hampshire
Location: Hampshire (Multiple Locations Available)
Rate: Up to £42 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Locum (Ongoing Assignment)
Caritas Recruitment is currently supporting Hampshire County Council in the recruitment of experienced Senior Social Workers to join their Family Help & Safeguarding Teams across Hampshire.
Opportunities are available in:
- Basingstoke
- Andover
- Fareham & Gosport
- Alton
- Havant
- Winchester
- Farnborough
- Totton
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within Hampshire's innovative Family Help model, supporting children and families through both Early Help and Children in Need services.
As a Senior Social Worker, you will:
- Manage a varied caseload across Family Help and Safeguarding
- Co-work cases alongside Family Practitioners
- Build strong relationships with partners and local community services
- Undertake assessments of risk, need and protective factors
- Complete child-focused assessments and plans
- Work within statutory safeguarding frameworks to protect vulnerable children and young people
- Participate in multi-agency meetings and joint assessments
- Review support plans and interventions to ensure positive outcomes for families
What We're Looking For
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
- Children's Social Work experience within Safeguarding, CIN, CP or Family Support
- Sound knowledge of child protection legislation and safeguarding practice
- Strong assessment, analytical and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency environment
What's on Offer?
- Up to £42 per hour
- Ongoing locum assignment
- 9-day working fortnight
- Dedicated Personal Assistant support to reduce admin pressures
- Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
- Hybrid tablet device for agile working
- 5 personal development days per year
- Access to permanent opportunities as they become available
- Supportive management and career development opportunities
If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.
Lisa Hallinan
Principal Consultant | Caritas Recruitment
[email protected]
07469 676076
Specialists in Qualified Social Work Recruitment across England and Wales
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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