Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection Team

V49109172

£35 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Social Care

Posted 1 hour ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

🛡️ Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection Team
📍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.

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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 Were 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

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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.

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Other Opportunities
We recruit across the full spectrum of Qualified Social Work roles, including:
  • IRO (Independent Reviewing Officer)
  • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
  • MASH, CLA, Localities, Court Work
  • Children’s and Adults’ Services
  • Team Manager, Service Manager, Head of Service
💬 Not looking right now? That’s okay — we offer generous referral bonuses, so feel free to share this opportunity with a friend or colleague!
Apply below 👇