Job Description
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Our client, Wrexham council is seeking a Children's Social Worker to join their Court/Locality Team.
Fantastic payrate of £38 per hour!
Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community?
Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
Responsibilities of this role:
- Manage a varied caseload of children and families, carrying out statutory assessments, direct work, and home visits to safeguard and promote children’s wellbeing.
- Prepare clear, evidence-based court reports, including statements, chronologies, and care plans, in line with legal requirements and best practice.
- Represent the local authority in family court proceedings, presenting professional evidence and providing clear recommendations to support decision-making.
- Lead on robust care planning, ensuring timely interventions and coordinated multi-agency support that reflects the child’s needs and long-term outcomes.
- Undertake comprehensive risk assessments to identify safeguarding concerns, analyse family dynamics, and determine appropriate protective measures.
- Build purposeful relationships with children and parents, delivering direct work that supports change, stability, and safe permanency options.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies—such as health, education, and police—to share information and ensure an integrated safeguarding response.
- Maintain accurate, timely case records and documentation in line with statutory guidance, local procedures, and professional standards.
Requirements of this role:
- Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England
- Must have minimum of 3 years post qualifying social work experience
Benefits of working through Reed, include:
- Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
- Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
- Free CV building and Interview support.
- Free DBS checks.
- Weekly payroll.
- PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
- CPD contributions.
- Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients. xwzovoh
- Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.
Does this role interest you? Apply today!