3 month contract role with a Local Authority Job Summary: • Worcestershire Children First is seeking experienced Children’s Social Workers to join its Locality Safeguarding Teams within Worcestershire County Council. • The successful candidates will manage a caseload of children subject to Child Protection Plans, pre-proceedings, and care proceedings, working with families from initial safeguarding concerns through to case closure or achieving permanence for looked-after children. • The role involves assessment, planning, and intervention to safeguard children while promoting family resilience and positive outcomes. • Social workers will work collaboratively within a supportive team environment, with flexible hybrid working arrangements across Worcester and Pershore offices. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Manage a caseload of children and families within locality safeguarding teams. • Undertake statutory assessments and safeguarding interventions in line with legislation and local authority procedures. • Work with children subject to Child Protection Plans, pre-proceedings, and care proceedings. • Prepare and present reports for court proceedings where required. • Develop and implement care plans to support children and families, ensuring the child’s wishes and feelings are central to decision-making. • Work towards achieving permanence outcomes for children, including reunification, long-term care, or other permanency arrangements. • Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings including child protection conferences and core groups. • Maintain accurate and timely case recordings in line with statutory and organisational requirements. • Liaise with internal teams and external partner agencies including health services, schools, police, and voluntary organisations. • Undertake day duty responsibilities where required and respond to safeguarding concerns. • Participate in professional supervision, training, and continuous professional development activities. Skills/Experience: • Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England. • Experience working within children’s safeguarding or locality social work teams. • Knowledge of child protection legislation, safeguarding procedures, and statutory guidance. • Experience managing cases involving Child Protection Plans, pre-proceedings, and care proceedings. • Ability to complete high-quality assessments, reports, and court documentation. • Strong understanding of permanence planning and outcomes for looked-after children. • Experience working collaboratively with multi-agency partners. • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to manage competing priorities and complex caseloads effectively. Additional Information: • Bi-Weekly Payments. • Location: Worcester / Pershore Civic Centre, Worcestershire. • Working Pattern: Hybrid working – typically 1–2 days per week in the office. • Hours: 37 hours per week. • The role requires an Enhanced DBS check due to regulated activity with children.