North East Lincolnshire | Children’s Assessment & Safeguarding Team | Children’s Social Worker

🔎 About the Role:

The role within our Children’s Assessment Safeguarding service involves delivering high-quality social work services to vulnerable children, young people, and their families or carers. The social worker will work in accordance with statutory legislation, Council procedures, and departmental policies to support and safeguard children who are in need, at risk of harm, involved in family legal proceedings, or looked after by the Council. The position requires a commitment to protecting the welfare and rights of these children while providing effective interventions and support tailored to their individual circumstances.

 

💼 Key Responsibilities:

  • Independently manage a caseload of the most complex and contentious of cases, which could including the assessment, planning, implementation of Child in Need Plans, evaluation and review of appropriate action to ensure that appropriate resources are deployed to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and their families within the required timescales.
  • Professionally practice in accordance with the HCPC ‘Code of Practice’, ‘Professional Standards for Social Workers’ and ‘Code of Ethics’ for Social Workers and adhere to the professional standards of the PCF.
  • Undertake direct line management of social workers (Up to Level 2).
  • Support less experienced team members with case management and decisions, personal and professional development and provide formal and  informal mentoring.
  • Deputise for the case supervisor in their absence, including oversight of team, support with case direction and attend meetings and panels as appropriate.
  • Complete robust assessments of need using the Single Assessment Process including the gathering and analysis of information to inform judgements about risk of harm to children and young people.
  • Monitor, review and reassess individual care and support packages and respond to changing needs and issues which arise.
  • Work in partnership with other agencies to ensure individuals and families receive a co-ordinated response and services appropriate and proportionate to their assessed need and as appropriate, act as lead professional.
  • Use a variety of evidence-based social work skills and methods to achieve specific objectives as agreed with service users, Case Supervisor and Team Manager.
  • Undertake direct work with children, young people and their families and carers, taking into account their wishes and feelings and promoting child and family resilience which helps to reduce dependence upon services.
  • Take necessary statutory, or other, action in relation to the liberty or safety of children, including emergency situations, liaising with other agencies when appropriate.
  • Prepare, within stated timescales, statements/applications for submission to Family Courts and represent Children’s Services as and when required (and appropriate) in Court in accordance with NELC’s procedures to safeguard and promote the welfare of the child.
  • Perform NELC’s statutory functions in respect of children in need and children whom the Local Authority is looking after; and to be an advocate for children in Court proceedings, statutory panels and with other agencies.
  • Ensure cases are closed promptly and effectively when appropriate to do so, under the direction of management, where appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate and up to date records and reports,(which meet Government, court and statutory requirements), of all contacts with children and families ensuring that the Council’s client database is used appropriately maintaining confidentiality and ensuring required actions are taken within reasonable timescales so backlogs do not accumulate.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate casework records, chronologies and genograms to a high standard which distinguishes fact from opinion and meets required timescales.
  • Work in multi-agency settings and attend and participate in case review panels and other meetings and forums which promote practice and professional development.
  • Provide information, guidance and advice on availability of local services and practices relevant to work with children and families.
  • Provide guidance to children, parents and carers on the development and maintenance of appropriate support networks and services within their own homes and/or in the community.

 

✅ Requirements:

  • Qualified Social Worker
  • Registered with Social Work England
  • Experience of working within a statutory Children’s Services setting
  • Experience of formulating, implementing and reviewing agreed care plans
  • Eligible to work in the UK

 

📞 Interested?

For more information on this role or to apply, get in touch with our vendor department who will arrange for a specialist consultant to get in contact with you:

📧 jobs@onlysocialcare.com

📞 0203 906 8670

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I work closely with Kane to help coordinate recruitment and placement of social workers. As an associate consultant, I assist in matching candidates to suitable roles, support the team with candidate sourcing, and help manage day-to-day recruitment tasks to ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently

With 5 years in recruitment and 5 years of sales experience, I bring a unique blend of relationship-building and negotiation skills to connecting social workers with the right employers nationwide. I’m dedicated to understanding the goals of both candidates and clients, ensuring placements that are not only successful but also sustainable for long-term career development. My approach focuses on clear communication and tailored solutions to create win-win outcomes for everyone involved.

With 3 years of experience in recruitment, I’m passionate about placing social workers in roles across the UK where they can truly make a difference. I combine deep industry knowledge with a personalised approach to work tirelessly in matching candidates with opportunities that align with their skills, experience, and career goals—ensuring a positive outcome for both candidates and clients.

Specialising in social work recruitment across the UK, I focus on finding candidates the roles they deserve. With 6 years of sales experience, I bring strong communication and negotiation skills to the table. I’m committed to making the recruitment process smooth, transparent, and rewarding, helping social workers secure opportunities where they can grow and excel.

Supporting social workers in finding fulfilling roles across the UK is my driving motivation. With over 25 years of experience in customer sales, I bring strong interpersonal skills and a client-focused approach to recruitment. By carefully understanding candidates’ career goals and applying my recruitment expertise, I ensure each placement is well-aligned, resulting in lasting satisfaction for both candidates and employers.

With 3 years of experience in social work recruitment, I’m passionate about connecting skilled social workers with the right opportunities across the UK, understanding that the right placement truly makes a difference. Through a personalised approach and deep market insight, I consistently deliver outstanding results efficiently while building lasting, trusted relationships with both candidates and clients.

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