Child Protection Social Worker

Dorset - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 32 - 32

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

The Child Protection Social Worker (Blandford) will work within a multi-agency team delivering statutory child protection services in Dorset.

This role focuses on supporting children and families subject to complex Child in Need and Child Protection plans pre-proceedings and court processes.

The post-holder will chair child protection conferences provide expert statutory guidance and ensure the welfare of children remains central to all interventions.

This role is suitable for candidates who have completed their ASYE and have at least three years post-qualification experience in Childrens Services.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Deliver services in accordance with the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation.

Undertake assessments of childrens needs and develop effective timely plans.

Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people.

Provide support information and advice to families to build self-reliance.

Prepare reports for meetings and courts attending to give evidence when required.

Chair multi-agency meetings and child protection conferences supporting collaborative planning.

Maintain accurate records on core computer systems and ensure data quality.

Work alongside Lead Family Help Practitioners providing child protection expertise and leading statutory work.

Undertake direct work with children and families to progress plans.

Conduct specialist assessments following appropriate training.

Participate in professional development supervision and partnership workforce events.

Skills/Experience:

Minimum of three years post-qualification experience in Childrens Services.

Experience in Child Protection Child in Need pre-proceedings and court proceedings.

Strong knowledge of statutory legislation safeguarding and the Childrens Social Worker Framework.

Ability to deliver complex court reports and participate in legal proceedings.

Excellent assessment communication and multi-agency collaboration skills.

Ability to chair meetings and facilitate family-inclusive planning.

Competent in record-keeping and use of electronic case management systems.

Knowledge and application of restorative practice motivational interviewing and strength-based approaches.

Additional Information:

Social Work degree (CQSW DIPSW or equivalent) and Social Work England registration.

Full-time (37 hours) flexible working considered.

Post requires significant travel; access to a vehicle or suitable transport is essential.

Enhanced DBS clearance required.

This post involves working with children and vulnerable adults and access to sensitive information.

Required Skills:

Minimum of three years post-qualification experience in Childrens Services. Experience in Child Protection Child in Need pre-proceedings and court proceedings. Strong knowledge of statutory legislation safeguarding and the Childrens Social Worker Framework. Ability to deliver complex court reports and participate in legal proceedings. Excellent assessment communication and multi-agency collaboration skills. Ability to chair meetings and facilitate family-inclusive planning. Competent in record-keeping and use of electronic case management systems. Knowledge and application of restorative practice motivational interviewing and strength-based approaches.

Required Education:

Social Work degree (CQSW DIPSW or equivalent) and Social Work England DBS clearance required.

3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: The Child Protection Social Worker (Blandford) will work within a multi-agency team delivering statutory child protection services in Dorset. This role focuses on supporting children and families subject to complex Child in Need and Child Protect...