Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified Social Worker to join our Family Help locality team. In this role you will work closely with children, their families, colleagues across the Directorate, and partner agencies to deliver support and intervention services aimed at promoting the wellbeing, safety and positive outcomes of children with a Family Help plan.

As the Family Help Lead Practitioner you will lead and manage a complex caseload, chair key meetings such as Child in Need, core group and strategy discussions, undertake risk assessments and safeguarding work, build restorative relationships with families and multi‑agency professionals, and maintain accurate records and clear reports, including court work.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs, identify risks and develop tailored Family Help Plans.
• Coordinate with partner agencies to ensure multi‑agency support.
• Chair and contribute to key meetings (Child in Need, core grou...