About the role
Our Social Workers work flexibly across multiple settings – including offices in Lincoln or Peterborough, home visits, courts, schools and other appropriate, safe locations. You will be supported with technology and teamwork with both remote and in‑person meetings, 1:1 time with managers, and training resources to strengthen your practice.
Benefits
* High quality equipment and technology for efficient and effective service delivery.
* Access to specialist resources, guidance and training.
* Commitment to wellbeing, reflective supervision and a healthy work‑life balance.
* Inclusive environment valuing diversity and continuous improvement.
* Generous holidays: 28 days (including three for Christmas), rising to 33 days with five years continuous service (you may sell unused days).
* Excellent pension: 13.7% employer contribution to the Local Government Pension scheme.
* Flexible working arrangements including hybrid model and accommodation for flexible working requests.
* Health and wellbeing cash plan covering routine health expenses (dental, eye, physiotherapy, etc.)
* Employee Assistance Provider – free confidential support 24 h a day.
* Car leasing scheme at competitive rates.
* Reimbursement of Social Work England membership fees.
* Access to discounts with a range of companies covering leisure, technology, travel, personal finance, fashion, supermarkets.
Responsibilities
* Complete high‑quality assessments, engaging directly with children to understand their experiences, wishes and feelings and represent these in the family court.
* Apply expertise in risk assessment, analysis and mediation, advocating for solutions that place the child's safety, wellbeing and long‑term interests at the centre of decision‑making.
* Work with adults, local authorities and a wide range of professionals to help resolve complex issues and influence better outcomes for children.
Requirements
* Social Work qualification is essential.
* Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship).
* Registered with Social Work England (or able to register quickly if practising outside England).
* Recent, relevant experience of working directly with children and families.
* Desirable experience in family court proceedings or knowledge of Private and/or Public Law.
* For applicants with limited post‑qualifying experience, relevant pre‑qualifying experience supporting children and families may be beneficial.
* Strong organisational skills, professional resilience and the ability to work independently while managing a varied caseload.
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