Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding West Team based in Watford for Hertfordshire County Council Job Title: Social Worker - Family Safeguarding West Location: Apsley 1, Brindley Way, Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9BF Pay Rate: £39 per hour Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office Job Summary Hertfordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding West Team in Watford. You will be responsible for supporting families subject to Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), PLO and Care Proceedings, undertaking high-quality statutory social work to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in working within the Family Safeguarding model, collaborating closely with multi-agency partners to support children and families with complex needs. Regular supervision is provided monthly, with additional ad-hoc support available when required. Main Duties & Responsibilities Manage a caseload of children and families under CIN, CP and Court Proceedings Undertake statutory visits to children and families Complete Children & Families (C&F) assessments Undertake direct work with children and families Prepare court statements, care plans and reports Deliver Family Safeguarding parenting modules Chair and facilitate CIN meetings and Core Group meetings Maintain accurate and timely case recording on LCS Make referrals to other services as appropriate Work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve the best outcomesEssential: Qualified Social Worker (Degree or equivalent) Current experience working in Children's Services Experience with Child in Need and Child Protection work Experience of PLO and Care Proceedings Ability to work with complex families Strong communication and report-writing skills Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicleDesirable: Experience working in a Locality or Family Safeguarding Team Experience working with Children Looked After Current court experience (2-3 cases in proceedings)Essential Requirements: * Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent * At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services * Social Work England Registration * Driving license and access to own vehicle If you're interested in any of the above, please reply with your updated CV and earliest start date. Alternatively, feel free to contact me directly on (phone number removed) or via email at (email address removed). Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include: * DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy * Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us * Bonus for finding your own job * Twice weekly payroll * Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond. Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free