Experienced Social Worker - Children's Services in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

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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