Children’s Social Worker, Family Support Early Help Worker, Reading

Children’s Social Worker, Family Support Early Help Worker, Reading 
Pay rate £25 per hour 
Contract role, Early Help, Child In Need 
 
We are recruiting for experienced Children’s Social Worker in the Reading area. 
This to work as an Early Help Worker, and you will need experience of doing this role. 
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: 

• Holding a caseload and acting as the Family help Lead Practitioner for families 

• Overseeing and progressing outcome focused plans with the support of your social work qualified manager. 

• Delivering direct work and evidence-based interventions with children, young people and parents 

• Facilitating Child in need (CIN) meetings and supporting family led decision making 

• Building strong, trusting relationships with families, including those who may be reluctant to engage 

• Work closely with multi agency partners including schools, health services and social care 

• Support social workers within the service to progress outcomes for children. 

• Ensure the voice of the child is central to all plans and interventions 

• Monitor and review progress to ensure positive, sustained outcomes 

• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service performance and quality 

About you 
You’ll be passionate about supporting families and confident working in a fast-paced environment with children, young people and parents facing a range of challenges. You’ll be someone who builds trust easily, stays calm under pressure and is motivated to make a real difference. 
You’ll bring: 

• A Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) and relevant parenting programme training 

• Experience working with children, young people and families in a support setting 

• Experience within a safeguarding and multi-agency environment 

• Strong assessment, planning and organisational skills 

• The ability to manage a caseload and prioritise effectively 

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills 

• Confidence delivering group work and structured interventions 

• A resilient, solution-focused approach, particularly in challenging situations 

• The ability to work collaboratively with partners and colleagues 

• A strong commitment to inclusion, equality and continuous professional development 

 
Please get in touch for more information. 
 
This is an agency post and we can offer you:- 

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to 

• An easy registration process (all done online) 

• Referral schemes and incentives  

• Ongoing compliance managed for you 

• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. 

Please contact Graham Leatham on 07484 513909 or email graham.leatham@vitalissocialcare.co.uk for more information.  
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager