2-Month Contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

To safeguard and promote the welfare of children by undertaking high-quality assessments, developing effective plans, and delivering interventions that support children and families. The role involves working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure children are protected from harm and supported to achieve positive outcomes.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families, identifying needs, risks, strengths, and protective factors.
Develop and implement outcome-focused plans to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
Manage a caseload of varying complexity, responding to referrals from multiple sources.
Work collaboratively with partner agencies and internal teams to deliver coordinated support.
Participate in a duty rota to respond to crisis situations and support children to remain safely within their families.
Empower families and carers to address challenges affecting their well-being and to achieve sustainable positive change.

Essential Experience Required

Proven experience in statutory children’s social work, particularly in assessment and intervention.
Experience working directly with children and families to effect positive change.
Familiarity with multi-agency working and safeguarding procedures.
Ability to manage complex caseloads and make sound professional judgments under pressure.

Essential Qualification Required

Professional social work qualification and being Social Work England registered is essential.

Additional information to note

Requirements

Consultant Social Worker