Watford - Family Support Social Worker

Locum Social Worker
Family Support Team
Watford

£39.00 per hour Umbrella
Full-time
Locum

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for a new locum opportunity within a supportive and friendly Family Support Team in Watford?

We're currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join a nice, well-supported team where you'll benefit from a manageable caseload, regular support and a positive working environment.

The Role:

You will work with children, young people and families, providing high-quality social work interventions and ensuring children's needs, safety and well-being remain at the heart of your practice.

The Family Support Team works with children, young people and families who may be experiencing a range of challenges, with the aim of strengthening families, improving outcomes for children and preventing difficulties from escalating.

You'll work directly with families to understand their circumstances, identify strengths and areas of need, and develop effective plans that help families make meaningful changes.

The role can involve working with families experiencing issues such as:

Parenting difficulties and family conflict
School attendance and engagement
Behavioural and emotional difficulties
Neglect and safeguarding concerns
Domestic abuse and its impact on children
Housing and financial difficulties
Children and young people at risk of entering care
Complex family circumstances requiring coordinated multi-agency support

You'll work closely with parents, children and young people, as well as partner agencies including education, health, early help and other childrens services, ensuring families receive the right support at the right time.

What's on offer?

£39.00 per hour Umbrella
Manageable caseload
Friendly, supportive team
Strong management and social work support
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
Based in Watford
Car driver essential
Full-time locum position

What Herts are looking for:

Social Work England registered
Previous experience within children's social care
Strong assessment and intervention skills
Excellent understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Must meet current DfE agency social worker requirements
Must be a car driver with access to a vehicle

If you're looking for a role where you can focus on good social work without an unmanageable caseload, this could be a great opportunity.

Don't forget...Eden Brown Synergy offers a £250 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. £250 could be on it's way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Becky Dewis, call today on or email 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.

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