Experienced Social Worker - Children's Services

Experienced Social Worker - Children's Services (3+ Years Experience) Location: Nottingham (Bulwell) Contract: Temporary Hours: Full-Time, 37 Hours per Week (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Pay Rate: £23.88 PAYE | £32.00 Umbrella Contract Length: April 2026 - July 2026

About the Role
Seven Resourcing is currently recruiting for an Experienced Children's Social Worker to join a busy and supportive Children's Services team in Nottingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner with at least 3 years' post-qualified experience to work within a dynamic local authority environment supporting children with complex needs and their families .

This role is ideal for candidates with strong experience in child protection, children in care, SEND, and disability services , as well as exposure to court work and multi-agency safeguarding processes .

Key Responsibilities
Case Management & Safeguarding

Manage a varied caseload involving children in need, child protection, and children in care
Work with children who have complex disabilities and/or health needs
Undertake assessments, care planning, and reviews in line with statutory requirements
Ensure all safeguarding concerns are managed effectively in line with legislation

Court Work & Legal Processes

Prepare and present reports for family court and Court of Protection proceedings
Demonstrate knowledge of mental capacity and legal frameworks
Attend court hearings and contribute to decision-making processes

Family Support & Intervention

Work closely with families to deliver strength-based interventions and support plans
Assess the need for short breaks and respite services
Promote positive outcomes for children through early intervention and long-term planning

Multi-Agency Working

Collaborate with health professionals, education providers, and other stakeholders
Contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and safeguarding conferences
Ensure effective communication across all partner agencies

Requirements
To be considered for this Children's Social Worker Job in Nottingham , you must have:

Qualified Social Worker (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with current registration
Minimum 3 years' experience in Children's Social Care
Strong experience in child protection, children in care, and safeguarding
Experience working with children with disabilities and complex health needs
Knowledge of SEND legislation and short breaks assessments
Experience in court work, including family court and Court of Protection
Understanding of mental capacity frameworks

Essential Skills

Excellent assessment and report-writing skills
Strong knowledge of UK social care legislation and safeguarding frameworks
Ability to manage a complex caseload in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication and partnership working skills
Strong organisational and time management abilities

Additional Requirements

Full UK driving licence
Access to a vehicle and willingness to travel as required

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