Children & Families Social Worker - North Devon - Up to �40.00ph
Location: North Devon Job Title: Social Worker - Children & Families Rate: Up to �40.00 per hour Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday (37 hours per week) Team: Children & Families
We are seeking experienced social workers to support our children and young people in North Devon . This is a fantastic opportunity to build meaningful and positive relationships with children, young people, and families-working closely with them to achieve outcomes that are family-led, strengths-based, and focused on safety and stability.
This Local Authority is currently working under an Ofsted Improvement Plan , so we are specifically looking for experienced, robust social workers with a strong track record of good practice who can model and share their expertise across the service.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll be part of a Children & Families team , managing a varied caseload including:
Child-in-Need and Child Protection
Legal proceedings and Looked After Children
Working creatively with families to promote positive change within the home environment
Our North Devon teams include a strong mix of Social Workers, ASYEs, Family Practitioners, Team Managers, and Advanced Social Workers. You'll be part of a supportive and dynamic team structure.
To enhance service delivery:
3 Specialist Practitioners support with specialist assessments (Reg 24s, Viability Assessments, Pre-birth & Parenting Assessments)
Family Practitioners assist with intervention and direct work with children
Requirements & Qualifications
Social Work qualification and registration with SWE
Substantial post-qualifying experience in statutory children's services
Strong court work experience and familiarity with CIN/CP/Looked After processes
Ability to model good practice and support less experienced colleagues
Own transport is essential
Working Hours & Contract Duration
Start Date: ASAP - 4 weeks
Contract Length: 3-6 months ongoing
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?
Dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your assignment
Market-leading hourly rates
Access to roles across multiple NHS and local authority services
Quick and simple compliance process
Prompt weekly payments
Referral bonuses of up to �250!
Know someone who would be a great fit for this role? Refer them to me today, and if they start, you'll earn �250! Get in touch with me directly at 0203 475 4175 / Todubore@hg-mh.com for more details.
