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 officeAbout 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 ..... full job details .....