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 informatio...