Social Worker – Children & Families – DfE (Hybrid)

Who You Are

You are a social worker with at least five years of post-qualifying experience and a solid understanding of social work theories and models. You're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and their families. You have been involved in managing a diverse range of children's case files, chairing multi-agency meetings, and coordinating with other professionals to support vulnerable children. You have a natural ability to communicate with children, parents, and other agencies. You are keen on delivering high-quality services and interventions for children in need. You have the required court experience.

What the Job Involves

This role is with the Family Help team at Central Bedfordshire Council, working predominantly from home but also from various CBC offices. The role requires 37 hours of work per week. As part of this role, you will be helping children right from the assessment stage, enabling the building of fruitful relations with families and bringing about lasting change. The Council aims to reduce the number of children coming into local authority care by providing timely support.

Skills

• Experienced in managing diverse caseloads
• Proficient in completing direct work with children
• Highly skilled in chairing multi-agency meetings
• Proven ability to coordinate with various professionals
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong passion for delivering high-quality service
• Court experience
• Ability to make a positive impact on families