Social Worker in Children Services
Social Worker in Children Services
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17-06-2025
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Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
A qualified Social Worker with post-qualification experience is required to provide statutory social work services to individuals and families in vulnerable situations.
The role involves managing a varied caseload conducting assessments of need and risk safeguarding and working collaboratively in multi-agency settings to improve outcomes and promote wellbeing.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Undertake assessments of need and risk informing evidence-based decisions and care planning.
Conduct safeguarding enquiries in line with legislation and local policies.
Develop and implement strengths-based outcome-focused care plans.
Monitor and review care plans to ensure they meet service user needs.
Identify and escalate risks appropriately to minimise harm.
Build professional person-centred relationships with service users carers and advocates.
Manage complex and higher-risk cases effectively.
Work collaboratively with other professionals across organisational boundaries.
Maintain accurate auditable case records in accordance with statutory requirements.
Skills/Experience:
Knowledge of relevant legislation statutory guidance professional ethics and multi-disciplinary practice.
Proven ability to manage a diverse caseload including complex cases.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate complexity and risk.
Excellent communication skills demonstrating empathy and effective decision-making support.
Ability to work autonomously prioritising workload and managing time efficiently.
Experience working in partnership with multi-agency teams and external professionals.
The role occasionally requires managing challenging behaviour and exposure to distressing situations often indirectly.
The role demands high concentration and vigilance in a dynamic and sometimes challenging environment.
May provide mentorship to students or those in their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
No direct supervisory or budgetary responsibilities but awareness of budgetary implications in care planning is expected.
Additional Information:
Degree or post-graduate qualification in Social Work (or equivalent professional qualification).
Registered with Social Work England.
Post-qualification experience in statutory social work including assessments of need and risk.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, professional ethics, and multi-disciplinary practice. Proven ability to manage a diverse caseload, including complex cases. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate complexity and risk. Excellent communication skills, demonstrating empathy and effective decision-making support. Ability to work autonomously, prioritising workload and managing time efficiently. Experience working in partnership with multi-agency teams and external professionals. The role occasionally requires managing challenging behaviour and exposure to distressing situations, often indirectly. The role demands high concentration and vigilance in a dynamic and sometimes challenging environment. May provide mentorship to students or those in their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). No direct supervisory or budgetary responsibilities but awareness of budgetary implications in care planning is expected.
Education
Degree or post-graduate qualification in Social Work (or equivalent professional qualification). Registered with Social Work England. Post-qualification experience in statutory social work, including assessments of need and risk.
Employment Type
Full Time
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