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Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Qualified Social Worker to join Busy Children and Family Single Assessment team in Leicester City Council.

Your daily responsibilities will include:
* Undertaking Initial Assessments under Section 17
* Undertaking Core Assessments under Section 47
* Undertaking Child Protection Enquiries under Section 47
* Undertaking Pre-Birth Assessments under Section 47
* Undertaking assessments using the Common Assessment Framework
* Undertaking Risk Assessments
* Applying for and obtaining Emergency Protection Orders
* Preparing and presenting case conference reports
* Applying for and obtaining Emergency Protection Orders

Essential Requirements:
* Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
* At least2 years' PERM experience as a social worker within children's services
* Social Work England Registration
* Driving license and access to own vehicle

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Adarsh Parihar at A. Parihar @edenbrownsynergy.com or call on 020 8152 8922 .

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.

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.

Qualified Social Worker - Child in Need Service (Initial Viability Assessments)
Leicester City Council | £35 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: LE1 1HA | Hybrid Working Available
Contract: Full-time | 37 hours per week

Leicester City Council is currently recruiting two Level 2 Qualified Social Workers to join their Child in Need Service, with a focus on Initial Viability Assessments. These roles aim to identify and assess family members or connected persons who may care for children unable to live with their parents-ensuring a safe, loving, and permanent home within their family network.

Key Details:

Pay Rate: £35 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract Type: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Flexible Working: Hybrid model - combination of remote and office-based work

Role Overview:
As a key member of the Child in Need team, you will:

Carry out Initial Viability Assessments for connected persons or prospective Special Guardians.

Explore extended family networks to support children through pre-proceedings or care proceedings.

Work under tight court deadlines, ensuring robust, evidence-based assessments.

Attend and contribute to Looked After Children Reviews, Permanency Planning Meetings, and Legal Planning Meetings.

Deliver child-centred, trauma-informed interventions using the Signs of Safety framework.

The Team:
Join a passionate, child-focused, and collaborative team that believes in the importance of children staying within their family networks where possible. The team works closely with legal services, fostering services, and social work colleagues to support permanence and stability for vulnerable children.

What We're Looking For:

Social Work qualification with Social Work England registration

Experience working with Looked After Children and within care proceedings

Confidence conducting connected persons assessments and producing court-ready reports

Solid knowledge of relevant legislation, child protection policy, and minimum standards

Strong interpersonal and time-management skills to manage a complex caseload

Why Work with Eden Brown Synergy?

Free DBS check

Twice-weekly payroll

Up to £300 referral bonus

Exclusive access to multiple council vacancies

Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Apply Today:
Reach out to Mahek Shah
📧 m.shah@ edenbrownsynergy.com
📞 0175 655 6972

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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.

Eden Brown Synergy have exciting Social Work opportunities on a permanent basis, in Leicester City. These roles are for the Child in Need (CIN) Teams which consists of CIN plans, Child Protection, Court Work and Care Proceedings. The roles are predominantly full time Monday to Friday with the option of a 9 day fortnight but part time would also be considered.

Leicester City are welcoming Social Workers with 2 years experience in CIN/CP/Court Work who will carry caseloads of around 20. You will support the emotional, social and physical well-being of children in need of support and protection by:

o Arranging and supervising contacts between parents and their children.
o Arranging health care appointments and overseeing the child's attendance.
o Undertaking life story work with children in care.
o Completing welfare checks and reporting concerns in line with local policy and procedure.
o Arranging attendance at activities such as health assessments, appointments, contact with family members and transporting children to various venues.
o Collecting items on behalf of a child and delivering them to their residence.

Leicester City Council offer hybrid working and a relocation package can be offered (terms apply) There are fantastic opportunities for progression to Advanced Practitioner and Team Manager and this is encouraged throughout the service. In addition, they provide regular supervision, group learning, impressive learning and development opportunities, a competitive salary (up to £44711) annual events, progression framework and further qualifications to gain.

To apply for this role you must have a Social Work qualification (MA/BA/BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW) and SWE registration.

If you'd like more information and to discuss this role in more details please contact me on 07385391695 or email

Don't forget...Eden Brown Synergy offers a £200 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. £200 could be on it's way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Katy Fawcett, call today on 0113 220 7540 or email [email protected] Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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.