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Social Work Improvement Lead

Children's Services - Family Safeguarding Hub
Surrey
£450-£500 per day
Initial Interim Contract
Hybrid Working

Caritas Recruitment is supporting a local authority seeking an experienced Social Work Improvement Lead to provide strategic leadership within the Family Safeguarding Hub and wider Children's Services.

This is a key role focused on strengthening safeguarding practice, driving service improvement, enhancing multi-agency working, and ensuring children and families receive the right support at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Family Safeguarding Hub, ensuring timely and effective decision making for children and families.Drive continuous improvement across safeguarding services through quality assurance, auditing, performance management, and workforce development.Strengthen partnership working with Police, Health, Education, Early Help, and other key agencies.Promote effective threshold decision making and ensure children are referred to the most appropriate service.Provide expert leadership, supervision, and support to managers and practitioners.Lead on service improvement projects and contribute to wider strategic developments across Children's Services.Champion motivational interviewing and relationship-based practice.Monitor service performance and implement improvements that deliver positive outcomes for children and families.

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.Significant management experience within UK Children's Social Care.Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and children's social care practice.Proven experience leading service improvement and managing complex operational services.Excellent partnership, leadership, communication, and influencing skills.Experience of quality assurance, performance management, and workforce development.

Why Apply?

Competitive daily rate of £450-£500.Opportunity to influence and drive service improvement at a strategic level.Work within a progressive Family Safeguarding model.Hybrid working arrangements.Supportive and collaborative leadership environment.

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact:

Lisa Hallinan
Caritas Recruitment
[email protected]
07469 676076

Caritas Recruitment specialises in Qualified Social Work and Children's Services appointments across local authorities throughout England and Wales.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Join our dynamic Family Safeguarding Team in Surrey as a Children's Social Worker (SW) and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate professional who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. In this role, you will work collaboratively with families, partner agencies, and other professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of children in need.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify needs and appropriate interventions. Developing and implementing child protection plans in collaboration with families and multi-agency partners. Providing ongoing support and guidance to families to promote positive outcomes for children. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation in accordance with statutory requirements. Participating in regular team meetings and contributing to the continuous improvement of service delivery.

The ideal candidate will possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

A recognized social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, CQSW, or equivalent). Registered with Social Work England. Experience in child protection and safeguarding, preferably within a local authority setting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with children and families. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload effectively.

In addition to a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits to support your professional development and well-being, including:

Competitive salary and annual leave entitlement. Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance. Supportive team environment with regular supervision and reflective practice. Employee assistance program and health and wellness initiatives.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families and meet the qualifications outlined above, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our Family Safeguarding Team in Surrey. Together, we can create a safer and brighter future for our children.

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