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We are seeking a committed and experienced Social Worker to join a Children’s Services team in Nottinghamshire, supporting children, young people and families through child protection and safeguarding interventions. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by promoting positive outcomes, ensuring children’s voices are heard and keeping their welfare at the centre of every decision.

You will manage a varied caseload involving complex safeguarding concerns, undertaking assessments, preparing effective plans and reviewing progress in line with statutory requirements. Your responsibilities will include responding to referrals, conducting visits, contributing to strategy discussions and child protection conferences, and working collaboratively with partner agencies such as education, health, police and legal services.

The successful candidate will maintain accurate and timely records, prepare reports for meetings and court proceedings, and demonstrate sound professional judgement when assessing risk. You will build purposeful relationships with children and families, challenge appropriately where necessary, and ensure that practice is evidence-based, inclusive and focused on achieving sustainable change.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Previous experience in children’s social care, particularly child protection, children in need or court-related work, is essential. You should have a sound understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding procedures, together with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.

We are looking for a resilient, reflective and solution-focused professional with excellent communication and report-writing skills. You will be confident working independently while contributing positively to a multi-disciplinary team. A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle may be required for this role, subject to local travel arrangements.

This position offers the chance to develop your practice within a supportive environment, with access to professional supervision and opportunities for continued learning. If you are passionate about protecting children and helping families achieve lasting positive change, we would welcome your application.

An experienced and committed Children’s Social Worker is required to join a Safeguarding Team in Nottinghamshire. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and families by promoting safety, stability and positive outcomes. You will manage a varied caseload involving children in need, child protection and care proceedings, working within statutory frameworks and local safeguarding procedures.

Your responsibilities will include undertaking timely assessments, identifying risk and protective factors, and developing clear, outcome-focused plans with children and their families. You will complete statutory visits, prepare detailed reports, contribute to child protection conferences and review meetings, and ensure that the child’s voice remains central to all decision-making. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across education, health, police and other partner agencies to coordinate effective support and safeguard children from harm.

You will be expected to maintain accurate case records, meet statutory timescales and respond appropriately to changing circumstances. The role also involves presenting information at professional meetings and court, contributing to permanence planning, and supporting families through challenging situations with empathy, professionalism and respect.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. You should have substantial post-qualifying experience in children’s social care, ideally within a safeguarding, child protection or statutory assessment setting. A sound understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and evidence-based social work practice is essential, together with the ability to assess risk and make well-informed decisions.

We are seeking someone who is organised, resilient and confident communicating with children, families and professionals. You must be able to manage competing priorities, work independently and contribute positively within a busy multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of Nottinghamshire’s safeguarding processes and experience of local authority children’s services would be advantageous. A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle may be required for business travel.