Social Worker
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Job Summary
3 Month Contract With A Local Authority
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Childrens Social Worker to join our Childrens Assessment & Protection (CAP) team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex assessments make informed safeguarding decisions and have a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.
As a key member of the team you will work with children and families at the point where timely high-quality assessment and decisive intervention are critical to ensuring safety and promoting positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake complex assessments of children and families determining levels of risk and need.
Make timely and proportionate safeguarding decisions to ensure childrens welfare is prioritised.
Develop and maintain effective purposeful relationships with children families and partner agencies.
Produce clear analytical and outcome-focused reports assessments and care plans.
Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings child protection conferences strategy discussions and court proceedings.
Participate in audits quality assurance and continuous service improvement activities.
Ensure compliance with statutory guidance including the Children Act 1989 and Working Together to Safeguard Children as well as local authority policies and professional standards.
Support service development initiatives and actively contribute to team meetings reflective practice sessions and training.
Requirements
Registered Social Worker with Social Work England.
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Significant post-qualifying experience in childrens social care including safeguarding and assessment work.
Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance.
Excellent assessment analytical and decision-making skills.
Demonstrable leadership mentoring and case management abilities.
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
Experience within duty and assessment or front door services.
Experience presenting cases in court.
Knowledge of multi-agency safeguarding arrangements and early help services.
- Bi-Weekly payments
- 37 Working Hours Per Week
- HCPC Registration Required
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
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
