Who You Are You are an experienced, empathetic, and professional Social Worker with a focus on children’s services. You should be comfortable managing complex cases and able to work with families to create positive changes using systemic social work methods. You are a reflective, curious, sensitive, and authoritative practitioner who is familiar with legal and policy frameworks affecting children's social care. What the Job Involves The role involves managing a high-need, complex caseload of children, families, and carers. Responsibilities include conducting thorough assessments, leading safeguarding inquiries, collaborating with partner agencies, and acting as the lead professional in statutory cases. You will prepare applications and reports for court and contribute to strategic planning and decision-making. The job requires a degree of autonomy while collaborating with other professionals and taking responsibility for ongoing professional development. Skills Strong understanding of children’s social work theories and legislation Extensive case management and child protection experience Excellent assessment, planning, and decision-making skills Effective communication and relationship-building skills Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-agency setting Reflective thinking and evidence-based practice Ability to work independently with professional integrity Proficiency in creating high-quality reports and presentations