4-month Contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

To safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people by carrying out high-quality assessments, interventions, and care planning within statutory guidelines. The role focuses on supporting children at risk of significant harm, ensuring that timely, proportionate, and effective action is taken to protect them.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Manage a caseload of children subject to child protection plans, child in need plans, and care proceedings in line with statutory requirements.
Undertake comprehensive and evidence-based assessments of risk and need.
Develop and implement robust care plans to promote positive outcomes for children and families.
Conduct statutory visits, ensuring all casework is recorded accurately and promptly on the case management system.
Work in partnership with children, families, and multi-agency professionals to implement agreed interventions.

Essential Experience Required

Significant post-qualifying experience in statutory children’s social work, specifically within child protection, safeguarding, or care proceedings.
Strong track record of managing complex cases and delivering positive outcomes for children.

Essential Qualification Required

Social Work degree (BA, BSc, or equivalent) or Diploma in Social Work.
Registered with Social Work England.
In-depth knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and associated statutory guidance.
HCPC Registration.

Additional information to note

Requirements

Social Work degree (BA, BSc, or equivalent) or Diploma in Social Work.
Significant post-qualifying experience in statutory children’s social work.
Registered with Social Work England.
HCPC Registration.
In-depth knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and associated statutory guidance.

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