Social Worker Family Help Team - Luton | £38.83ph Hybrid
Social Worker - Family Help Team
Luton Borough Council
📍 Luton | Hybrid Working
💷 £38.83 per hour Umbrella
🏡 Hybrid Working - Office, Community & Home Based
📅 Ongoing Contract
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker - Family Help Team to join Luton Borough Council within Children, Families & Education Services.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking multi-disciplinary Family Help Team focused on delivering high-quality early help, child in need, and safeguarding interventions to children and families across Luton.
You will work as part of an innovative service alongside social workers, psychologists, CAMHS workers, police community support officers, health visitors, youth workers, housing officers, mental health professionals, and other partner agencies to deliver meaningful support and protection for vulnerable children and young people.
This role offers strong hybrid flexibility with a mix of office, home, and community-based working.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete clear, accurate, and holistic assessments of need and risk for children and families
- Lead multi-agency planning and interventions to prevent escalation and safeguard children
- Undertake statutory duties under the Children Act 1989 including Child in Need, Child Protection, and Court work
- Carry out statutory visits, parenting assessments, and safeguarding investigations
- Build strong and effective relationships with children and families to ensure their voices are heard
- Develop SMART care plans and coordinate support packages
- Maintain accurate and timely case recording using Liquid Logic
- Prepare reports, court statements, and represent the Local Authority in court where required
- Work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams to improve outcomes for children and families
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years post-qualified experience within a UK Local Authority
- Social Work England registration
- Strong experience within Children and Families Social Work
- Experience completing Child in Need, Child Protection, and Court-related work
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Ability to manage complex and high-risk cases independently
- Strong assessment, report writing, and court work experience
- Knowledge of Children Act 1989 and safeguarding legislation
Why Join Luton?
Luton is part of the national Families First for Children Pathfinder Programme, helping shape the future of children's social care with investment into family help, safeguarding, child protection, and family network support.
The service uses a strengths-based practice model built around the 4 C's:
- Conversations
- Curiosity
- Courage
- Care
This creates a supportive and progressive environment where social workers are empowered to make a real difference.
Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy
✔ DBS paid for
✔ Referral bonus scheme
✔ Find your own job bonus
✔ Twice weekly payroll
✔ Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Apply Now
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Mayur Rabari
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📞 0114 700 3804
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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