Children's QSW - Family Safeguarding (Stevenage) - Hertford
Qualified Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team (Stevenage North) - Hertfordshire County Council - £39ph Umbrella
Outstanding Social Work Opportunity - Family Safeguarding Team (Stevenage North)
Hertfordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding Team in Stevenage North on a locum basis. This is a highly supportive and well-structured team with strong supervision, training, and manageable caseloads, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced practitioners looking to progress their career within statutory children's services.
Key Role Information
- Location: Stevenage North, Hertfordshire
- Pay Rate: £39 per hour (Umbrella)
- Working Pattern: Hybrid working - 3 days per week in office
- Caseload: Under 20 cases per Qualified Social Worker
- Parking: Free on-site parking available
- Equipment: iPad provided for mobile and flexible working
- Touchdown locations available across the county for remote working flexibility
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake care planning, assessments, and statutory reviews
- Deliver high-quality welfare reports for child protection conferences and court proceedings
- Work within the Family Safeguarding model, supporting multi-agency interventions
- Engage directly with children and families to improve outcomes and reduce risk
- Participate in regular supervision (frequency dependent on case risk)
- Apply motivational interviewing techniques (full training provided by the council)
- Work closely with partner agencies to ensure effective safeguarding practice
Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration (SWE)
- Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience in children's social work (England Local Authority)
- Strong experience in statutory social work including CIN, CP, and care planning
- Experience producing court reports and attending legal proceedings
- Must be a driver with access to own vehicle
- Ability to work within a fast-paced safeguarding environment
Why Join This Team?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking Family Safeguarding Team with excellent supervision, structured training (including motivational interviewing), and strong managerial support. The role offers stability, professional development, and a balanced hybrid working model with real flexibility.
Apply Now
If you are interested in this role or would like further details, please get in touch.
Contact:
Mayur Rabari
Eden Brown Synergy
📞 0114 700 3804
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