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Location: Apsley 1, Brindley Way, Apsley, Hemel Hempstead
Pay Rate: £37.00 per hour (umbrella)
Hybrid Working: 3 days/week in the office

Contact: Mahek Shah - m.shah @edenbrownsynergy.com | 📞 0175 655 6972

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding Team West, based in Apsley, Hemel Hempstead. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within one of the UK's most progressive safeguarding models, with manageable caseloads, free on-site parking, and cutting-edge mobile tools.

This role is perfect for a dedicated practitioner with strong safeguarding experience who's ready to embrace the Family Safeguarding approach - a model focused on multi-agency collaboration, motivational interviewing, and holistic family support.

Caseloads under 20 - prioritising quality over quantity

Access to motivational interviewing training and CPD support

Hybrid working model - 3 days in office, 2 remote

Issued iPads and access to county-wide touchdown hubs

Free on-site parking at the Apsley office

Work collaboratively with social care, health, substance misuse, and domestic abuse professionals

Deliver timely assessments, welfare reports, care planning, and attend reviews/conferences

Carry out child and family assessments, section 47 investigations, and care planning

Work with children on Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and court proceedings

Prepare and present reports for court hearings and safeguarding conferences

Use the Family Safeguarding model to achieve better long-term outcomes

Liaise with partner agencies, promoting a collaborative approach to child protection

Maintain high-quality, analytical, and legally defensible case records

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

Minimum 1 year post-ASYE experience (3+ years preferred)

Recent experience in Children's Safeguarding, CP, CIN, or Court Work

Strong understanding of legislation, policies, and multi-agency safeguarding protocols

Confident in IT (Microsoft Office) and remote working tools

Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Must be able to attend an interview within the next week

Innovative Family Safeguarding Model recognised nationally

Training provided in motivational interviewing and reflective practice

Supportive environment with regular supervision tailored to caseload risk

Ability to work flexibly across the county via "touchdown" locations

Join a progressive, collaborative team that values your input and wellbeing

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking local authority delivering impactful family support.

Send your CV to Mahek Shah: m.shah@ edenbrownsynergy.com
Call now: 0175 655 6972

Please include candidate availability for interview within 7 days of submission to avoid delays.

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