3 Month Contract With a local Authority Role Purpose To manage a complex social work caseload, including safeguarding responsibilities, while delivering high-quality assessments, interventions, and support to children, families, and partner agencies. The role requires autonomous practice, critical reflection, and adherence to professional standards to ensure effective safeguarding and positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Manage a wide and complex social work caseload, including safeguarding cases, with a high level of professional autonomy. Conduct assessments and interventions using a range of recognised social work frameworks and methodologies. Demonstrate specialist expertise in one or more areas of social work practice. Use a wide range of evidence sources to inform professional decision-making and case planning. Clearly report, analyse, and record professional judgments and decisions using appropriate recording systems (e.g., Protocol / AIS). Demonstrate cost-conscious decision making in the allocation and use of resources. Requirements Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work. Registered with Social Work England (or eligible for registration). Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD). Experience managing a complex social work caseload, including safeguarding cases. Experience conducting assessments, care planning, and interventions with children, families, or vulnerable adults. Experience working within a multi-agency environment with partners such as education, health, and police. Experience chairing professional meetings and contributing to safeguarding processes. Experience supporting students, new staff, or colleagues in a mentoring or buddy capacity (desirable)