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About the Role:
This role involves working across all aspects of family social work and assessments, supporting children and families at various stages of intervention, including:?? Child in Need (CIN) - Providing support and intervention to families to prevent escalation into child protection.?? Child Protection (CP) - Managing cases where children are at risk of significant harm, attending strategy meetings, and developing child protection plans.?? Care Proceedings - Working within legal frameworks, preparing court reports, and supporting children through proceedings where necessary.
The team operates a duty system, meaning each social worker is on duty one week in every three. During duty weeks, social workers are required to be in the office full-time (five days per week) to ensure effective response and team collaboration. Outside of duty weeks, a hybrid working model is available allowing a combination of home and office-based work.
Why Join Lincolnshire?
? Supportive and Experienced Team - A small and welcoming team with strong peer and management support.? Hybrid Working - Flexible working arrangements outside of duty weeks.? Competitive Pay - Attractive £37.46 hourly rate for locum social workers.? Stable Environment - A well-established team with a positive working culture.
Requirements:
? Qualified Social Worker (Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent)? Social Work England registration? Experience in children's social care, including CIN, CP, and Care Proceedings? Ability to manage a caseload and work effectively within a duty system? Strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced Social Worker looking to make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a positive and supportive work environment.
