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Family Safeguarding Social Worker | Richmond, North Yorkshire

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 37.79 - 37.79 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Richmond, North Yorkshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Location: Richmond, North Yorkshire
 Team: Family Safeguarding
 Contract: Locum / Ongoing
 Requirement: Minimum 3+ years post-qualified permanent experience

🌟 About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Family Safeguarding Social Worker to join a supportive and collaborative Children's Social Care team in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
You will play a key role in safeguarding children and supporting families through strengths-based, relationship-focused practice. The service operates within statutory frameworks including the Children Act 1989 and 2004, ensuring safe and positive outcomes for children and young people.

🏡 Working Pattern

Flexibility reviewed based on service needs and performance

📊 Caseload

Manageable average caseload of 20-24 children and families

🔑 Key Responsibilities

Manage and prioritise cases allocated by your Team Manager
Undertake assessments of children and families, making evidence-based recommendations
Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to achieve the best outcomes
Maintain accurate case records and produce high-quality reports
Present evidence in court where required
Actively engage in supervision and performance reviews
Ensure all work aligns with statutory duties and best practice standards

🤝 Partnership & Multi-Agency Working

Promote a strong culture of interagency collaboration
Engage effectively with statutory, voluntary and private sector partners
Contribute to assessment, planning, and commissioning of services
Ensure coordinated support for children and families

✅ Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with 3+ years post-qualification permanentexperience (essential - DfE compliant)
Registered with Social Work England
Enhanced DBS check
Strong verbal and written communication skills 
Experience in child safeguarding and statutory social work

💡 Why Apply?

Stable caseloads for quality practice
Structured working pattern with flexibility
Supportive team environment and leadership
Opportunity to make a genuine impact in children's lives

🤝 Working With Davina Cripps - Caritas Recruitment

Davina offers a professional, honest and relationship-led approach to recruitment:

Clear communication throughout the process
Honest feedback (even when it's not what you hoped to hear)
Ongoing check-ins once you're in post

🎯 Referral Bonus

Know someone suitable? Refer a colleague and receive £300 (terms apply).

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For more information on this role or for a discussion about opportunities across England and Wales please contact Davina at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed)

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