Social Worker - Children And Families Team in Dumfries And Galloway, Dumfriesshire

Social Worker – Children and Families Team
Location: Dumfries and Galloway (Hybrid Working)
Pay Rate: £42 per hour
Contract: Temporary / Agency
Working Pattern: Hybrid working with a condensed 4-day week available if preferred

Seven Resourcing are recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join a Children and Families Team in Dumfries and Galloway. This role offers flexible hybrid working, a competitive hourly rate, and the option of a condensed four-day working week, supporting a strong work–life balance.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking Children and Families Social Worker jobs in Scotland, child protection social work roles, or local authority social work contracts within a supportive statutory team.

The Role – Social Worker, Children and Families Team

As a Social Worker within the Children and Families Team, you will work directly with children, young people, and families to promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. You will manage a statutory caseload, undertaking assessments, planning, interventions, and reviews in line with legislation and best practice.

You will work closely with multi-agency partners including education, health, and third-sector services to deliver effective, child-centred support.

Key Responsibilities – Social Worker (Children and Families)

• Undertake statutory assessments of children and families

• Manage cases involving children in need, child protection, and looked-after children

• Develop and implement care plans and child protection plans

• Prepare high-quality reports and attend case conferences, reviews, and court hearings

• Carry out direct work with children, young people, and families

• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to safeguard and support children

• Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with local authority requirements

• Identify and manage risk effectively using sound professional judgement

Requirements

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification

• Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

• Post-qualifying experience in Children and Families Social Work

• Strong knowledge of child protection, safeguarding, and children’s legislation

• Ability to manage a statutory caseload effectively

• Excellent assessment, communication, and report-writing skills

• Ability to work effectively within a hybrid and flexible working model

Why Work with Seven Resourcing?

Seven Resourcing is a leading recruitment agency for Children’s Social Work, Children and Families roles, and Local Authority contracts across the UK. With over 3,000 Excellent reviews on Trustpilot and more than 20 industry awards, we are committed to providing high-quality roles, competitive pay, and dedicated support throughout your contract.

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