Children's Social Worker, Duty & Assessment

Children's Social Worker - Duty & Assessment

• £38.00 per hour
• East Midlands
• 37 hours p/w
• Hyrbid working

About the role:
To undertake timely and effective assessments of children and families where concerns have been raised regarding a child's welfare or safety.
Also :

• You will will manage referrals, undertake statutory assessments and investigations, assess risk, and make recommendations regarding the most appropriate interventions to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
• The role requires close partnership working with children, families, partner agencies, and professionals to ensure children receive the right support at the right time.
• Undertake Child and Family Assessments in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and local procedures.
• Complete Section 47 Enquiries where there is reasonable cause to suspect that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm.
• Assess risk and protective factors within families and formulate evidence-based recommendations.
• Develop and review Child in Need, Child Protection, and Safety Plans as required.
• Ensure the child's voice, lived experience, and wishes and feelings are central to all assessments and planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and analytical case records. Produce high-quality assessments, reports, chronologies, and care plans.
• Ensure all statutory visits, contacts, and recording requirements are completed within required timescales
• Effectively manage a caseload and prioritise work according to risk and need.
• Professional Standards Work in accordance with the Social Work England Professional Standards.
• Maintain professional registration and engage in continuous professional development.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, audits, and quality assurance activities.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of practice. Essential Skills Strong assessment and analytical skills.
• Ability to identify and manage risk effectively.

About you:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled at building relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced duty environment and manage competing demands.

What you need:

• A degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Registered with  Social Work England
• At least 3 years PQE direct employment within English Local Authorities
• Completed relevant post-qualifying training
• Enhanced DBS check
• Excellent communication and written skills

 
 
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Our Roles
 
We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including:
 

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Fostering / Adoption
• Children’s & Adult Social Work
• Service Manager / Head of Service
• Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
• Occupational Therapist

 
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