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Consultant Social Worker - Family Safeguarding (St Albans)
Location: Apsley 1, Brindley Way, Hemel Hempstead
Pay: 42.50 per hour
Contract: Temporary (3 months)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Hybrid Working: 3 days per week in office
About the Role:
Hertfordshire County Council's Family Safeguarding Team is seeking an experienced Consultant Social Worker to join the St Albans team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a pioneering model that focuses on keeping families together through collaborative, multi-agency working.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake care planning, assessments, and reviews for children and families.
- Deliver welfare reports for conferences and court hearings.
- Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve the best outcomes for children.
- Support the Family Safeguarding approach, including training in motivational interviewing.
What We're Looking For:
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying experience in frontline children's services.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of legislation, guidance, and safeguarding procedures.
- Must be a car driver with access to own transport.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay rate.
- Hybrid working model with flexibility.
- Free on-site parking and access to touchdown locations across the county.
- iPads provided for mobile working.
For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed)
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
