Social Worker - Children Grade 9

Location Kingston upon Hull
Job Type Temporary
Salary ยฃ30.00 - ยฃ35.48 per hour
Reference JN -072025-4391_1752654009
Duration Ongoing
Work Type Office-based

๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ผ Job Title: EHASH Social Worker

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๐Ÿ” About the Role

We're looking for an experienced and committed Social Worker to join the Early Help and Safeguarding Hub (EHASH) team. This is a front door role, where you'll be the first point of contact for concerns raised about children and families.

Your main focus will be to screen and assess incoming contacts to ensure timely, safe, and appropriate support is provided.


๐Ÿง  Key Responsibilities

  • ๐Ÿ“ž Review and assess contacts made to EHASH regarding children's safety and wellbeing

  • โš–๏ธ Make informed decisions based on risk, need, and threshold guidance

  • ๐Ÿ“‹ Ensure all decisions are clearly recorded and made in a timely manner

  • ๐Ÿค Work closely with early help, education, police, and health partners

  • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง Signpost or escalate contacts to appropriate services as needed

  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Maintain a child-centred and safeguarding-focused approach in every decision


โœ… Requirements

  • ๐ŸŽ“ Qualified Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent)

  • ๐Ÿงพ Registered with Social Work England

  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience in children's safeguarding

  • ๐Ÿง  Strong understanding of thresholds, early help, and statutory intervention

  • ๐Ÿ’ฌ Clear communicator with excellent decision-making and recording skills

  • ๐Ÿ’ป Confident using IT systems and managing high-volume work efficiently

What happens now?

If you're passionate about making a real difference and meet the qualifications outlined above, we would love to hear from you! Apply on below post

Feel free to share this opportunity with your colleagues or friends who might be interested in applying!

We look forward to hearing from you!


๐Ÿ’ฌ What We're Looking For

A proactive, confident, and child-focused professional who can balance timely risk assessment with compassionate decision-making, ensuring that no child is left without the support they need.