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Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates

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Salary

£0 to £79,040

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Full time

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

The job is a Social Worker in a Family Safeguarding Service, protecting children and supporting families. You will assess cases, make statutory decisions and work with services like Children in Need and Child Protection. It suits someone with solid frontline experience.

What you'll need

A recognised Social Work qualification is required
At least three years post‑qualified frontline assessment experience
Experience making statutory decisions for children and families
Familiarity with Children in Need (CIN) or Child Protection (CP) work
Good communication and teamwork skills

How to boost your chances

Highlight your assessment work and outcomes on your CV
Give clear examples of decisions you have made in safeguarding
Mention any experience with CIN or CP in your cover letter
Prepare to discuss UK safeguarding legislation in interviews
Check the employer’s website to understand their values

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Job description

We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Service This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work. About the team The team makes decisions and performs statutory functions to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families are achieved. They do this by working with children from a range of services, such as CIN (Children in Need) and CP (Child Protection), and due to holding …