Social Worker

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Newport - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 41 - 41

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

The Level 3 Social Worker will join the Isle of Wight Councils Childrens Services team to provide high-quality social work practice supporting children young people and families through assessment safeguarding and care planning.

The role involves managing a varied and complex caseload working within statutory frameworks and collaborating with multi-agency partners to ensure the safety wellbeing and long-term outcomes of children in need of support or protection.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Carry out statutory social work tasks including assessments support plans safeguarding interventions and reviews in line with legislation and local procedures.

Manage a caseload of complex cases ensuring timely evidence-based decision-making.

Undertake Section 17 and Section 47 assessments and contribute to child protection enquiries.

Prepare high-quality reports for court child protection conferences statutory reviews and multi-agency meetings.

Work collaboratively with families carers partner agencies and internal teams to deliver effective child-focused interventions.

Maintain accurate and detailed case records in accordance with professional standards safeguarding requirements and audit expectations.

Use professional judgement to identify risk escalate concerns and develop safety plans where required.

Participate in team meetings supervision and reflective practice sessions.

Promote the welfare rights and voice of children and young people in all practice.

Adhere to Council policies statutory guidance codes of conduct and the Social Work England professional standards.

Skills/Experience:

Proven experience of working within Childrens Services including safeguarding and statutory casework.

Strong assessment report-writing and analytical skills.

Ability to manage a demanding and complex caseload effectively.

Sound understanding of relevant legislation (Children Act 1989/2004 Working Together 2023 Care Planning Regulations etc.).

Confident working with multi-agency partners and delivering child-centred practice.

Ability to engage and build relationships with children families and professionals.

High level of accuracy in case recording and documentation.

Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

Ability to use case management systems and digital platforms effectively.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 27/11/2025.

This is a temporary assignment for 12 weeks working 37 hours per week based at County Hall in Newport.

Qualified social worker (Social Work Degree DipSW CQSW or equivalent).

Registration with Social Work England (current and valid).

Required Skills:

Proven experience of working within Childrens Services including safeguarding and statutory casework. Strong assessment report-writing and analytical skills. Ability to manage a demanding and complex caseload effectively. Sound understanding of relevant legislation (Children Act 1989/2004 Working Together 2023 Care Planning Regulations etc.). Confident working with multi-agency partners and delivering child-centred practice. Ability to engage and build relationships with children families and professionals. High level of accuracy in case recording and documentation. Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to use case management systems and digital platforms effectively.

Required Education:

Qualified social worker (Social Work Degree DipSW CQSW or equivalent).Registration with Social Work England (current and valid).

3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: The Level 3 Social Worker will join the Isle of Wight Councils Childrens Services team to provide high-quality social work practice supporting children young people and families through assessment safeguarding and care planning. The role involves...