Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection Team

V49109264

£35 - £37 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Social Care

Posted 3 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

🛡️ Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection Team
📍 Leeds, West Yorkshire
💰 £35 per hour (agency role)

Are you an experienced and passionate Social Worker committed to safeguarding children and supporting families? Join a high-performing Child Protection Team in West Yorkshire, where your skills will directly impact the lives of vulnerable children and make a lasting difference.

👩‍👧‍👦 About the Role
This is a challenging yet rewarding role where you’ll work with children and families at risk, helping to ensure they are safe, supported, and empowered.
You will:

Hold a complex caseload within Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and court proceedings
Carry out Section 47 enquiries and prepare cases for Initial Child Protection Conferences
Lead on Child & Family Assessments, with a strong emphasis on early planning for permanence
Work directly with children and their families using evidence-based tools
Collaborate with partner agencies (health, education, police) to deliver joined-up support
Contribute to sustainable, positive outcomes through robust planning and meaningful engagement

You’ll also work closely with Integrated Prevention and Early Help services to promote local, community-based solutions once statutory intervention is no longer needed.

✅ What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a confident and compassionate professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and is committed to excellence in safeguarding.
You must have:

A degree in Social Work (or equivalent: DipSW, CQSW, CSS)
Registration with Social Work England
Enhanced DBS check (clean)
Access to a vehicle for travel across the locality
Minimum 4 years post-qualified experience working with children and families
Strong background in Child Protection, Children in Need, and Court work
Experience supporting families through pre-proceedings and public law proceedings
In-depth understanding of legislation, policies, and safeguarding frameworks
Proven ability to carry out direct work with children and families
Excellent communication, mediation, and negotiation skills
Confidence in multi-agency working and professional decision-making
A flexible, creative, and reflective approach to practice

🧠 Key Responsibilities

Conduct full assessments of risk and need in line with statutory requirements
Develop and manage effective care and protection plans
Maintain a manageable caseload with regular case reviews
Ensure the voices of children are central to all assessments and plans
Work collaboratively with multi-agency teams to achieve the best outcomes
Offer support to students and less experienced practitioners as needed

💼 Why Join Pertemps?
Working as an agency Social Worker through Pertemps offers you:

A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
An easy and efficient registration process
Ongoing compliance and career support
Reliable weekly payroll
Access to exclusive referral bonuses and incentives

📍 Easily Commutable From:
Oldham, Trafford, Bury, Bolton, Preston, Blackpool, Huddersfield, Halifax, Leeds, York, Wakefield, Bradford, Manchester, Sheffield, Doncaster, and many surrounding areas across West Yorkshire and the North West.
🔄 Other Opportunities
We recruit across the full spectrum of Qualified Social Work roles, including: