Location: Richmond, North Yorkshire
Team: Family Safeguarding
Contract: Locum / Ongoing
Requirement: Minimum 3+ years post-qualified permanent experience
🌟 About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Family Safeguarding Social Worker to join a supportive and collaborative Children's Social Care team in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
You will play a key role in safeguarding children and supporting families through strengths-based, relationship-focused practice. The service operates within statutory frameworks including the Children Act 1989 and 2004, ensuring safe and positive outcomes for children and young people.
🏡 Working Pattern
Flexibility reviewed based on service needs and performance
📊 Caseload
Manageable average caseload of 20-24 children and families
🔑 Key Responsibilities
Manage and prioritise cases allocated by your Team Manager
Undertake assessments of children and families, making evidence-based recommendations
Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to achieve the best outcomes
Maintain accurate case records and produce high-quality reports
Present evidence in court where required
Actively engage in supervision and performance reviews
Ensure all work aligns with statutory duties and best practice standards
🤝 Partnership & Multi-Agency Working
Promote a strong culture of interagency collaboration
Engage effectively with statutory, voluntary and private sector partners
Contribute to assessment, planning, and commissioning of services
Ensure coordinated support for children and families
✅ Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with 3+ years post-qualification permanentexperience (essential - DfE compliant)
Registered with Social Work England
Enhanced DBS check
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience in child safeguarding and statutory social work
💡 Why Apply?
Stable caseloads for quality practice
Structured working pattern with flexibility
Supportive team environment and leadership
Opportunity to make a genuine impact in children's lives
🤝 Working With Davina Cripps - Caritas Recruitment
Davina offers a professional, honest and relationship-led approach to recruitment:
Clear communication throughout the process
Honest feedback (even when it's not what you hoped to hear)
Ongoing check-ins once you're in post
🎯 Referral Bonus
Know someone suitable? Refer a colleague and receive £300 (terms apply).
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For more information on this role or for a discussion about opportunities across England and Wales please contact Davina at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed)
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