Dates
16th November 2026 - 8th February 2027
£21.42 per hour
Location
Spetchley Road,, Worcester, WR5 2NP
Skills
Risk Management,
Public Law,
Communication skills,
Holistic Assessment,
Effective liaison,
Child Social Worker
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Social Worker (Children's) CAP
Worcestershire County Council
Who You Are
We’re seeking a passionate, skilled and confident practitioner who:
- Works directly with children, parents, and carers to understand their experiences, wishes, and feelings.
- Manages risk and provides safety by chairing meetings, delivering reports, and completing required inquiries.
- Liaises effectively with partner agencies for safe, timely outcomes.
- Provides clear, evidence-based analysis for court and family decision-making.
- Maintains accurate case records as per statutory requirements.
- Contributes to service learning within a reflective team environment.
- Understands public law work and permanency planning impacts.
- Completes holistic assessments and delivers child protection planning.
What the Job Involves
The role entails working in partnership with children and families to address their social, emotional, and environmental needs and safeguard the welfare of vulnerable children in Worcestershire. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, ensuring child well-being and safety, and attending relevant meetings and court sessions. The Social Worker will work towards achieving self-sufficiency in applying social work theory within management accountability structures.
Skills
- Understanding of public law and permanency planning
- Holistic assessment and report delivery
- Effective liaison with partner agencies
- Case record maintenance
- Risk management and safety provision
- Experience in court work and reporting
- Participating in reflective team environments
- Handling emotionally challenging situations
- Strong communication skills in English