Experienced Social Worker Assessment & Child Protection
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Local Authority Locum Contract
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join a Local Authoritys Assessment and Child Protection Team.
This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking service dedicated to safeguarding children and improving outcomes for vulnerable children young people and families. You will manage a complex caseload undertake assessments develop child-centred plans and contribute to effective child protection and court work.
- Manage a complex and varied caseload within the Assessment and Child Protection Service.
- Undertake comprehensive assessments of need risk and harm.
- Work directly with children young people and families to improve outcomes and reduce risk.
- Identify and assess indicators of abuse neglect and exploitation.
- Develop and implement SMART child-centred plans.
- Lead safeguarding and child protection interventions.
- Undertake statutory social work responsibilities in accordance with legislation and guidance.
- Prepare high-quality reports for Child Protection Conferences Looked After Reviews and court proceedings.
- Present evidence in Family Court and High Court proceedings where required.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies professionals and stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and assessments.
- Promote positive outcomes through strengths-based and relationship-focused practice.
- Support and mentor less experienced practitioners and students where appropriate.
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker (Degree DipSW CQSW or equivalent).
- Current Social Work England registration.
- Significant experience within Childrens Social Care.
- Experience in Assessment and Child Protection work.
- Strong safeguarding and risk assessment experience.
- Experience managing complex child protection cases.
- Experience preparing court reports and attending court proceedings.
- Strong assessment analytical and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant area.
- Practice Educator qualification or willingness to undertake training.
- Experience supervising or supporting Social Work students.
- Experience working within a Local Authority Child Protection Team.
- 42.00 per hour (Umbrella)
- Full-Time Hours
- Hybrid Working
- Bi-Weekly Pay
- Supportive and experienced team environment
- Complex and rewarding caseload
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and families
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
Ideal for candidates with experience as a Social Worker Child Protection Social Worker Assessment Social Worker Safeguarding Social Worker Childrens Social Worker Senior Social Worker Frontline Social Worker or Advanced Practitioner.
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Essential Requirements Requirements: Qualified Social Worker (Degree DipSW CQSW or equivalent). Current Social Work England registration. Significant experience within Childrens Social Care. Experience in Assessment and Child Protection work. Strong safeguarding and risk assessment experience. Experience managing complex child protection cases. Experience preparing court reports and attending court proceedings. Strong assessment analytical and decision-making skills. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively. Desirable Postgraduate qualification in a relevant area. Practice Educator qualification or willingness to undertake training. Experience supervising or supporting Social Work students. Experience working within a Local Authority Child Protection Team. Whats on Offer 42.00 per hour (Umbrella) Full-Time Hours Hybrid Working Bi-Weekly Pay Supportive and experienced team environment Complex and rewarding caseload Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and families Ongoing professional development opportunities Ideal for candidates with experience as a Social Worker Child Protection Social Worker Assessment Social Worker Safeguarding Social Worker Childrens Social Worker Senior Social Worker Frontline Social Worker or Advanced Practitioner.
