Social Worker - Children''s Safeguarding

Social Worker - Children''s Safeguarding (Court and Child Protection)Location: Hybrid - Based in Loughborough (with coverage extending to Melton)Pay Rate: £38.00 per hourTeam: Children''s Safeguarding / Family SafeguardingContract Type: Locum / TemporaryAbout the RoleLeicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced, dedicated, and highly skilled Social Worker to join their Children''s Safeguarding team. This dual-focus role covers both Loughborough and Melton, requiring a versatile professional capable of managing a complex caseload spanning Child Protection (CP) and Court proceedings.This is a hybrid position that offers flexibility alongside vital in-person collaboration.Key ResponsibilitiesCase Management: Manage a complex caseload involving Child Protection (CP) planning and care proceedings.Court Work: Prepare high-quality court reports, statements, and assessments, and provide professional testimony for court attendance located in Leicester City.Collaboration: Actively participate in the multi-disciplinary team environment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.Attendance and Location RequirementsWhile this role benefits from hybrid working flexibility, physical attendance is required for the following:Weekly pod meetings at the office.All designated duty days.Monthly team meetings.In-person Court attendance in Leicester City.Candidate RequirementsExperience: A minimum of 3 years of permanent experience working within a Local Authority (LA) Children''s ..... full job details .....