Family Assessment & Support Social Worker Horncastle

Family Assessment Social Worker | Horncastle
Location: Horncastle, East Lindsey
Team: FAST (Family Assessment & Support Team)
Working Pattern: Hybrid (with on-site duty week every 3 weeks)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join a FAST team in Horncastle. This is a key frontline role, delivering high-quality statutory social work to children and families across:

Child in Need
Child Protection
Children in CareYou will play a critical role in safeguarding, assessment, and planning, ensuring children receive the right support at the right time to achieve safe and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct Section 47 enquiries and lead safeguarding investigations
Complete comprehensive Child and Family Assessments
Apply evidence-based frameworks such as Signs of Safety to assess and manage risk
Lead and contribute to multi-agency planning and decision-making
Produce high-quality, analytical reports, including those for court
Maintain timely, accurate and defensible case recordings
Build strong, purposeful relationships with children and families through relationship-based practice
Demonstrate sound decision-making in complex and high-risk situations

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Proven experience within statutory children's social work
Strong working knowledge of Child Protection, CIN, and CIC processes
Confidence managing complex caseloads and safeguarding concerns
Experience in court work and report writing
Ability to work collaboratively across agencies
A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and families

Working Arrangements

Duty week: Full on-site presence required (5 days), on a 1 in 3 week rota
Non-duty weeks: Flexible hybrid working available

Why Work With Me & Caritas?

Supportive, Relationship-First Approach - You'll be guided by Davina Cripps, bringing 23 years' experience and a calm, honest approach to recruitment
Honest & Transparent Communication - Clear updates, genuine feedback, and no unnecessary pressure at any stage
Insight That Matters - Real understanding of teams, culture, caseloads, and local authority expectations
Access to Exclusive Opportunities - Roles often not publicly advertised, matched carefully to your goals and circumstances

A Straightforward, Supportive Recruitment Experience

Looking for a new role doesn't need to feel overwhelming. You'll receive guidance that is:

Grounded in experience and common sense
Focused on what matters to you
Built around long-term relationships, not quick placementsYou won't be treated as a CV - but as a professional with purpose.

Recommend a Friend

If this role isn't quite right for you, refer someone who may be a good fit and receive a £300 referral bonus when they are successfully placed.

Let's Talk

Whether you're actively looking or just open to hearing what's available, I'm always happy to have a genuine, no-pressure conversation about the opportunities across England & Wales.
Davina Cripps
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