Job Overview: Locality Safeguarding Social Worker (Child Protection)

Pertemps is recruiting a Qualified Social Worker for a vital role within the Locality Safeguarding Team at Worcestershire Council. This position is designed for a resilient practitioner who specializes in child protection and long-term safeguarding. You will be responsible for managing a caseload of children currently under Child Protection Plans, guiding them and their families toward safe case closure or permanence.

The role is based in a stable, supportive environment that emphasizes team cohesion and manageable practice standards, with flexibility to work across offices in Worcester and Pershore.

Key Responsibilities & Safeguarding Practice

Case Management & Planning

Child Protection (CP) Oversight: Manage and coordinate statutory visits and assessments for children on CP plans, ensuring all intervention strategies are robust and evidence-based.
Permanence Planning: Work proactively to achieve permanence for children, whether through successful family reunification or alternative long-term care arrangements.
Case Closure: Navigate the complexities of de-escalating cases safely once risks have been mitigated and sustained change is evidenced.

Multi-Agency Collaboration

Inter-Agency Liaison: Act as the lead professional in Core Group meetings, collaborating with schools, health professionals, and police to ensure a holistic approach to child safety.
Family Support: Work directly with parents and carers to implement safety plans, providing both challenge and support to improve parenting capacity.

Requirements & Qualifications

Mandatory Criteria

Professional Status: Must be a Qualified Social Worker with current registration (Social Work England).
CP Experience: Proven experience in handling high-threshold safeguarding cases and children under formal Child Protection Plans.
Analytical Skills: Ability to produce high-quality, court-ready reports and social work assessments.

Candidate Profile

Flexibility: Ability to work flexibly between office locations in Worcester and Pershore.
Resilience: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on high-risk decision-making.
Relational Skills: Strong ability to engage with families in crisis while maintaining professional boundaries.

Compensation & Contract Details

Pay Rate: Competitive rate up to £28.55 per hour.
Environment: Access to a stable team structure with supportive management and a focus on practitioner well-being.
Location: Dual-base flexibility (Worcester/Pershore).

The Safeguarding “Permanence Loop”

In a locality team, success is defined by moving a child from a state of acute risk to a state of long-term stability.

By focusing on the “Family Support” and “Safety Planning” phases, you reduce the likelihood of re-referrals and ensure that when a case moves toward “Closure,” the foundations for the child’s safety are sustainable.

How to Apply

To apply for this role (ID: J-18808-Ljbffr), contact the Pertemps public sector recruitment team. Ensure your CV highlights your specific experience with CP plans and your ability to work across different geographical localities.

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