Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection Case Management Team
North Yorkshire | £35 per hour | Hybrid Working Available
Are you an experienced Social Worker with a passion for protecting vulnerable children and supporting families? This is your opportunity to join a proactive, supportive, and committed Child Protection Case Management Team in North Yorkshire — a role where your work will have a direct and lasting impact.
About the Role
You'll work with children and families across a diverse and complex caseload, including:
* Children in Need (CIN)
* Child Protection (CP)
* Children Looked After (CLA)
* Care Proceedings (PLO & Private Law)
Using the Signs of Safety model, you’ll focus on relationship-based practice — facilitating family meetings, direct work with children, and building support networks to reduce risk and prevent escalation.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake statutory assessments under the Children Act
* Lead Section 47 investigations and Child Protection conferences
* Develop and review child-centred care and safety plans
* Prepare high-quality reports for court proceedings
* Conduct DOLS and Mental Capacity assessments (where applicable)
* Work collaboratively with partner agencies (police, health, early help, education)
* Support and mentor less experienced staff and students
* Promote safe, stable, and permanent outcomes for children
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be a confident, child-focused professional who can thrive in a high-paced safeguarding environment. We’re looking for someone who can balance empathy with resilience.
Essential requirements:
* Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW)
* Registered with Social Work England
* 4+ years’ experience in Children’s Services (preferably CP/CIN/CLA)
* Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and court processes
* Skilled in engaging families and working within multi-agency settings
* Clear, confident communicator with excellent report-writing skills
* Able to manage a complex caseload with professionalism and purpose
Why Work with Pertemps?
As an agency Social Worker with Pertemps, you’ll receive:
* Your own dedicated consultant with access to exclusive UK-wide roles
* Fast-track online registration process
* Reliable weekly payroll
* Full compliance support
* Referral bonuses and incentives
* Ongoing access to new opportunities and contract extensions
This role is ideal for candidates based in or commuting from: York, Leeds, Harrogate, Wakefield, Doncaster, Sheffield, Bradford, Huddersfield, Pontefract, Halifax, Hull, Scarborough, Middlesbrough, Manchester, Oldham, Blackburn, Preston, Stockport, and surrounding areas.
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