Consultant Social Worker - Family Safeguarding - Hertfordshire

  • Caritas Recruitment
  • Dec 08, 2025
Contractor Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Consultant Social Worker - Family Safeguarding (St Albans)

Location: Apsley 1, Brindley Way, Hemel Hempstead
Pay: 42.50 per hour
Contract: Temporary (3 months)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Hybrid Working: 3 days per week in office

About the Role:
Hertfordshire County Council's Family Safeguarding Team is seeking an experienced Consultant Social Worker to join the St Albans team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a pioneering model that focuses on keeping families together through collaborative, multi-agency working.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Undertake care planning, assessments, and reviews for children and families.
  • Deliver welfare reports for conferences and court hearings.
  • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve the best outcomes for children.
  • Support the Family Safeguarding approach, including training in motivational interviewing.

What We're Looking For:

  • Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
  • Minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying experience in frontline children's services.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of legislation, guidance, and safeguarding procedures.
  • Must be a car driver with access to own transport.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive pay rate.
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility.
  • Free on-site parking and access to touchdown locations across the county.
  • iPads provided for mobile working.

For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed)


Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.