Qualified Social Worker needed for a Child Protection & Court Work Team in Plymouth
Job Title: Children's Social Worker – Plymouth
Salary: £45ph + £150 weekly accommodation allowance
Location: Plymouth
Contract: Locum, Temporary
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Children’s Social Worker to join a statutory safeguarding team in Plymouth. This is a critical role focused on protecting children and young people who are at risk of, or have suffered, significant harm in line with the Children Act 1989.
You will manage complex casework involving Child Protection (CP), Section 47 enquiries, Public Law Outline (PLO) processes, and Court proceedings, ensuring children’s safety and welfare remain central to all decision‑making.
This role requires strong expertise in trauma‑informed practice and the ability to work effectively in high‑pressure, fast‑paced statutory environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake complex Child Protection casework, including S47 investigations and court proceedings
- Prepare high‑quality assessments, reports, and evidence for court and legal planning meetings
- Manage risk and ensure timely safeguarding interventions for children and families
- Build purposeful, relationship‑based practice with children, young people, and families
- Ensure the child’s voice is central to all assessments, plans, and interventions
- Deliver evidence‑based, trauma‑informed interventions to support positive change
- Work within statutory frameworks, policies, and procedures for Children’s Social Care
- Maintain accurate, timely, and analytical case recording in line with data protection standards
- Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and continuous professional development
- Provide court attendance and give evidence on behalf of the Local Authority when required
Benefits:
- Your own dedicated specialist consultant
- Access to the widest variety of social work jobs across 150 authorities and private organisations throughout the UK
- Prompt and reliable payroll
- Free DBS and compliance service
- £500 referral fee
For more information, please contact Dylan at Tripod Partners on 07919 026892 or send your CV to dylan.nel@tripodpartners.co.uk
