Qualified Social Worker – Locality Team

V49109262

£35 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Social Care

Posted 1 hour ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Qualified Social Worker – Locality Team
📍 Location: West Yorkshire
💰 Pay Rate: £35 per hour
🕒 Contract Type: Agency

Are you a passionate, experienced Social Worker looking for a new challenge in a supportive and fast-paced environment? Join a dedicated Safeguarding Team in West Yorkshire, where your skills will directly impact children and families at critical moments in their lives.

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Key Responsibilities:
🔁 Duty Week (Every 4 Weeks):
  • Cover all referrals and assessments for the locality.
  • Complete Section 47 enquiries, urgent visits, and Child & Family Assessments.
📂 Ongoing Casework:
  • Manage Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), PLO, and court proceedings.
  • Must have experience with CIN and CP cases.
  • PLO/court experience is desirable—training and support are available.
🔄 CIC to CP Transition:
  • Candidates with Children in Care (CIC) experience are welcome, provided they are open to transitioning into Child Protection work and understand the required shift in practice.
🧑‍💼 Working Arrangements:
  • One duty day per week during non-duty weeks.
  • Office-based during full duty weeks (every 4 weeks).
  • Flexible working supported – remote working is encouraged as long as performance and quality remain high.
🤝 Team Culture:
We're a collaborative, high-paced team led by a permanent, supportive manager. We operate with a clear duty rota, shared responsibilities, and a strong ethos of mutual support. Everyone contributes and has each other’s back — creating a professional, positive environment where you can thrive.
What We're Looking For:
  • Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
  • Minimum 2 years’ post-qualified experience.
  • Background in CIN, CP, or court work.
  • Strong understanding of Child Protection legislation and direct experience with vulnerable children and families.
  • Effective at multi-agency working, assessment writing, planning, and direct work with children.
  • Positive, flexible, and forward-thinking.
  • Eager to deliver the best outcomes for children and families.
🛠️ In This Role, You Will:
  • Assess risk and need using your professional expertise.
  • Hold and manage a varied caseload.
  • Create person-centred, empowering care plans.
  • Engage directly with children and families to drive real, lasting change.
💼 Why Join Pertemps?
  • Dedicated consultant access to roles across the UK
  • Simple registration & full compliance support
  • Fast, reliable payroll
  • Generous referral bonuses
  • Ongoing access to exclusive roles in children’s and adult social work
📍 Easily commutable from: Oldham, Leeds, Manchester, Huddersfield, Bradford, Wakefield, Halifax, Rochdale, York, Doncaster, and more.

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