Social Worker Warwick Family Help

Warwickshire County Council • Warwick, RI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Warwickshire County Council is recruiting experienced social workers to join its Family Help team, based at Myton Park in Warwick. The team works with children and families through locality-based, multidisciplinary and multi-agency practice, in partnership with local services, health, police and education. The role focuses on improving outcomes for children and young people, ensuring their voices remain central to decision-making, and building strong relationships with families. Practitioners have support from co-located professionals, a systemic intervention service and an internal parenting assessment team.

The council offers a supportive management team, supervision focused on wellbeing and workload, an established ASYE programme, ongoing training and a clear career pathway. The role is full-time and permanent, with 37 hours per week and agile and flexible working options. The usual hours are 9am–5:30pm Monday to Thursday and 9am–5pm Friday.

The salary is up to £53,317 per annum, including a £3,500 pro-rated market supplement subject to applicable deductions and terms. A relocation allowance of up to £8,000 may be available if policy criteria are met. Successful applicants will undergo pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check. The role requires the ability to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

Requirements

• A professional social work qualification, such as an MA, BA or BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW).
• Social Work England registration.
• Successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
• In-depth experience in children’s social work, including experience with complex cases.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to make well-informed decisions.
• Ability to produce concise, effective and accurate reports.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships and engage with children and families.
• Ability to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children and families to support improved outcomes for young people.
• Ensure children’s voices are heard and remain central to decision-making.
• Build strong relationships and connections with children and families.
• Work within locality-based multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams, building partnerships with local services, health, police and education.
• Record and produce concise, effective and accurate reports.
• Make well-informed decisions using strong analytical skills.

Benefits

• Full reimbursement of the Social Work England annual fee.
• Volunteering and Wellbeing Day in addition to annual leave.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas.
• Refer a Friend package for some roles, subject to terms and conditions.
• Employer pension contributions typically around 19 percent per month, with benefits for members and their dependants.
• Agile working options.
• Access to the Vivup benefits and discounts platform.
• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 may be available if relevant policy criteria are met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level