Location: Richmond, North Yorkshire
Team: Family Safeguarding
Contract: Locum / Ongoing
Requirement: Minimum 3+ years post-qualified permanent experience
🌟 About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Family Safeguarding Social Worker to join a supportive and collaborative Children's Social Care team in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
You will play a key role in safeguarding children and supporting families through strengths-based, relationship-focused practice. The service operates within statutory frameworks including the Children Act 1989 and 2004, ensuring safe and positive outcomes for children and young people.
🏡 Working PatternFlexibility reviewed based on service needs and performance📊 CaseloadManageable average caseload of 20-24 children and families🔑 Key ResponsibilitiesManage and prioritise cases allocated by your Team ManagerUndertake assessments of children and families, making evidence-based recommendationsWork collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to achieve the best outcomesMaintain accurate case records and produce high-quality reportsPresent evidence in court where requiredActively engage in supervision and performance reviewsEnsure all work aligns with statutory duties and best practice standards🤝 Partnership & Multi-Agency WorkingPromote a strong culture of interagency collaborationEngage effectively with statutory, voluntary and private sector partnersContribute to assessment, planning, and commissioning of servicesEnsure coordinated support for children and families✅ RequirementsQualified Social Worker with 3+ years post-qualification permanentexperience (essential - DfE compliant)Registered with Social Work EnglandEnhanced DBS checkStrong verbal and written communication skills Experience in child safeguarding and statutory social work💡 Why Apply?Stable caseloads for quality practiceStructured working pattern with flexibilitySupportive team environment and leadershipOpportunity to make a genuine impact in children's lives🤝 Working With Davina Cripps - Caritas Recruitment
Davina offers a professional, honest and relationship-led approach to recruitment:
Clear communication throughout the processHonest feedback (even when it's not what you hoped to hear)Ongoing check-ins once you're in post🎯 Referral Bonus
Know someone suitable? Refer a colleague and receive £300 (terms apply).
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For more information on this role or for a discussion about opportunities across England and Wales please contact Davina at Caritas Recruitment -
[email protected] / 07385 031109
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
