Children's Social Worker - Court/Locality

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!