Impactful Social Worker - Child Protection (Hybrid)

Children’s Social Work Matters; Calderdale; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council's children’s services in Calderdale is seeking an Experienced Social Worker for the Child Protection Team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified social worker with experience in statutory children's services and a commitment to safeguarding. The role offers supportive environments, low caseloads, and flexibility of home working. Candidates should hold a valid driving license, and applications are encouraged from all backgrounds to promote diversity within the team.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Annual reimbursement for professional membership

Low caseloads

Qualifications

• Demonstrate qualifying experience in statutory children and family services.
• Hold a full and valid driving licence.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Support communities from a central hub and offer home working where appropriate.
• Maintain low caseloads for effective service delivery.
• Share a commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

Skills

Qualified social worker

Experience in statutory children's services

Commitment to safeguarding

Full and valid driving license

Education

BA/DipSW/CQSW or equivalent

Job description

A local council's children’s services in Calderdale is seeking an Experienced Social Worker for the Child Protection Team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified social worker with experience in statutory children's services and a commitment to safeguarding. The role offers supportive environments, low caseloads, and flexibility of home working. Candidates should hold a valid driving license, and applications are encouraged from all backgrounds to promote diversity within the team.