Qualified Social Worker – Locality

Qualified Social Worker – Locality Team
📍 Location: West Yorkshire
💰 Pay Rate: £35 per hour
🕒 Contract Type: Agency


Are you a passionate, experienced Social Worker looking for a new challenge in a supportive and fast-paced environment? Join a dedicated Safeguarding Team in West Yorkshire, where your skills will directly impact children and families at critical moments in their lives.

🧩 Key Responsibilities:
🔁 Duty Week (Every 4 Weeks):

• Cover all referrals and assessments for the locality.
• Complete Section 47 enquiries, urgent visits, and Child & Family Assessments.

📂 Ongoing Casework:

• Manage Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), PLO, and court proceedings.
• Must have experience with CIN and CP cases.
• PLO/court experience is desirable—training and support are available.

🔄 CIC to CP Transition:

• Candidates with Children in Care (CIC) experience are welcome, provided they are open to transitioning into Child Protection work and understand the required shift in practice.

🧑‍💼 Working Arrangements:

• One duty day per week during non-duty weeks.
• Office-based during full duty weeks (every 4 weeks).
• Flexible working supported – remote working is encouraged as long as performance and quality remain high.

✅ What We're Looking For:

• Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualified experience.
• Background in CIN, CP, or court work.
• Strong understanding of Child Protection legislation and direct experience with vulnerable children and families.
• Effective at multi-agency working, assessment writing, planning, and direct work with children.
• Positive, flexible, and forward-thinking.
• Eager to deliver the best outcomes for children and families.

🛠️ In This Role, You Will:

• Assess risk and need using your professional expertise.
• Hold and manage a varied caseload.
• Create person-centred, empowering care plans.
• Engage directly with children and families to drive real, lasting change.

🤝 Team Culture:
We're a collaborative, high-paced team led by a permanent, supportive manager. We operate with a clear duty rota, shared responsibilities, and a strong ethos of mutual support. Everyone contributes and has each other’s back — creating a professional, positive environment where you can thrive.

💼 Why Join Pertemps?

• Dedicated consultant access to roles across the UK
• Simple registration & full compliance support
• Fast, reliable payroll
• Generous referral bonuses
• Ongoing access to exclusive roles in children’s and adult social work

📍 Easily commutable from: Oldham, Leeds, Manchester, Huddersfield, Bradford, Wakefield, Halifax, Rochdale, York, Doncaster, and more.
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