Qualified Social Worker - Safeguarding Team | Leicestershire County Council | £38 per hour (Umbrella)Location: Loughborough (Hybrid -... Read more
Qualified Social Worker - Safeguarding Team | Leicestershire County Council | £38 per hour (Umbrella)Location: Loughborough (Hybrid - Primarily Loughborough based, occasional visits to Melton) Pay Rate: £38 per hour (Umbrella) Contract Type: Full-time, ongoing Team: Loughborough Safeguarding ServiceAbout the Role: Leicestershire County Council is looking for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join their Loughborough Safeguarding Team. This is a hybrid working opportunity primarily based in the Loughborough Pod, with minimal travel to Melton for duty visits. The team provides high-quality safeguarding services to children and families in need of support, protection, or intervention.You'll play a vital role in assessing risk, creating safety plans, and promoting the welfare of children across the region. The position requires sound safeguarding knowledge, the ability to manage complex caseloads, and a strong commitment to child-centred practice.Key Responsibilities:Manage a caseload of children and families requiring safeguarding interventions.Undertake Section 47 enquiries, core assessments, and work under child protection and CIN plans.Liaise closely with partner agencies to deliver coordinated support.Prepare clear and comprehensive reports for meetings, reviews, and court proceedings.Attend multi-agency meetings and represent the council professionally.Ensure all casework and record-keeping aligns with statutory requirements.Requirements:Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration.At least 3 years' post-qualification experience in statutory children's social care.Strong background in safeguarding and child protection.Ability to manage complex cases and deliver high-quality direct work.Enhanced DBS and full UK driving licence.Why Join Leicestershire County Council?Be part of a highly regarded, collaborative safeguarding service.Benefit from hybrid working with primary focus in Loughborough.Work with committed, experienced colleagues who value quality practice.Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy:Free DBS processing£300 referral bonusTwice-weekly payrollPersonalised recruitment supportAccess to exclusive roles not advertised elsewhereApply Now: Get in touch with Mahek Shah at m.shah @edenbrownsynergy.com or call 0175 655 6972 to apply or discuss the role further.SEO Keywords: social work jobs Loughborough, safeguarding social worker Leicestershire, child protection social work, CIN jobs UK, high-paying social work roles, hybrid social work positions UK.Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. 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. Read less
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