Child protection, Social Worker (East Dorset)
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Job Title:Child protection Social Worker
Location:East Dorset
Contract Type:Temporary(possibility of permanent)
Salary:42.00ph
About Us:
Our service is built on our values of ethical trustworthy and caring and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.
About the Role:
You will be joining a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Dorset.
Day to day activities:
As a Child Protection Practitioner you will be working in a multi-agency child protection team with families who are subject to complex Child in Need plans Child Protection plans pre-proceedings and court proceedings to:
- deliver the service in accordance with statutory responsibilities set out in the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation
- undertake assessments of childrens needs in accordance with Directorate policies and procedures
- create effective plans which are reviewed in a timely manner
- promote and safeguard the welfare of children
- provide support information and advice to families to help parents become more self-reliant
- prepare reports for courts and various meetings presenting to a variety of professionals in different settings and attend to give evidence in legal proceedings as required
- chair multi-agency meetings that support the development and review of plans
- maintain essential records input and maintain records on the core computer system as required
- work alongside the Lead Family Help Practitioner providing child protection expertise and leading on statutory work
- undertake direct work with children and families to progress the plan
- undertake specialist assessments once training has been provided
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- 3 years(permanent)post qualification experience within an English Local Authority
- Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- SWE Registered
- Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)
- Fulfil lth travel requirements of the role
About You:
You will be able to demonstrate a high level of post-qualification knowledge of statutory social care services with experience of delivering complex court proceedings in a variety of court settings. If you feel you meet the requirements we would love to hear from you.
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Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
