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We are seeking an experienced and committed Social Worker to join a Family Help service in Hertfordshire. This is an opportunity to support children, young people and their families through timely, strengths-based intervention, helping them to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes.

You will work with families experiencing a range of challenges, completing assessments, identifying needs and risks, and developing effective plans in partnership with children, parents and other professionals. Your responsibilities will include providing purposeful direct work, reviewing progress, responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns and ensuring that the child’s voice remains central to all decisions.

Working collaboratively with schools, health services, early help practitioners, social care colleagues and community organisations, you will coordinate support and contribute to effective multi-agency planning. You will maintain accurate, timely case records and reports, attend meetings and reviews, and use professional judgement to escalate concerns or request further intervention where necessary.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. You should have relevant experience of working with children, young people and families, alongside a sound understanding of safeguarding, child protection procedures, assessment frameworks and the legislative context of children’s social care in England. Experience of family help, early intervention or statutory social work would be advantageous.

You will be a confident communicator who can build respectful relationships, manage competing priorities and work effectively in a challenging environment. A reflective, solution-focused approach and commitment to anti-discriminatory practice are essential. You must be able to produce clear written work, make evidence-based decisions and participate positively in supervision and ongoing professional development. The role may require travel across Hertfordshire, so the ability to travel between locations is desirable.

We are seeking a qualified Social Worker to join a Family Help Team supporting children, young people and their families across Hertfordshire. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping families build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve positive, lasting outcomes.

You will manage a varied caseload, completing high-quality assessments and developing effective plans with children and families. Working collaboratively, you will identify needs, strengths and risks, ensuring that children’s voices remain central to all decisions. You will provide purposeful direct work, review progress regularly and take appropriate action where circumstances change or safeguarding concerns arise.

The role involves working closely with schools, health professionals, early help services, specialist teams and other partner agencies. You will contribute to meetings, share information appropriately and ensure that plans are coordinated, proportionate and focused on improving outcomes. Accurate, timely recording and clear professional analysis will be essential, as will your ability to prepare reports and communicate confidently with families and colleagues.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Experience of working with children, young people and families is desirable, together with a sound understanding of child development, safeguarding practice, legislation and strengths-based approaches. Applicants should be qualified to practise in Hertfordshire or able to demonstrate that their experience and knowledge are transferable to the local context.

You will need resilience, sound professional judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment. We are looking for someone who can build trusting relationships, work sensitively with families from diverse backgrounds and remain child-focused when faced with complexity. In return, you can expect professional support, reflective supervision and opportunities to develop your practice within a collaborative team.

A full driving licence and access to suitable transport may be required, depending on service needs. This post is subject to appropriate safeguarding and background checks.

An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Social Worker to join a Family Help service in Hertfordshire. This role is focused on supporting children, young people and families to achieve positive, sustainable outcomes through strengths-based and relationship-led practice.

You will manage a varied caseload involving children and families who may require early help, targeted support or statutory intervention. Working collaboratively with families and partner agencies, you will complete high-quality assessments, identify strengths and areas of need, and develop clear plans that promote safety, stability and improved wellbeing.

Your responsibilities will include undertaking direct work with children and parents, monitoring progress, reviewing plans and responding appropriately to changing circumstances. You will contribute to multi-agency meetings, provide professional advice, maintain accurate and timely records, and ensure that all decisions are informed by evidence, legislation and relevant safeguarding procedures. You will also support effective transitions between services and escalate concerns where necessary.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. Experience of working with children, young people and families is essential, together with a sound understanding of safeguarding, assessment frameworks, child development and relevant social care legislation. You should be confident managing competing priorities, producing clear reports and making well-reasoned professional decisions.

We are looking for a compassionate, resilient and reflective practitioner who can build trusting relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. You will need excellent communication skills, a commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. A valid driving licence and the ability to travel across the area may be required.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and families while developing your practice within a supportive and collaborative environment. Flexible working arrangements, regular supervision and opportunities for professional development are available.