1-2 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• We are seeking a committed and skilled Social Worker to join a dynamic and supportive children’s social care team.
• The postholder will be responsible for delivering high-quality social work interventions that promote the safety, welfare, and outcomes of children and families in line with statutory guidance.
• This role requires effective assessment, planning, intervention, and partnership working to meet the needs of children in complex and sometimes high-risk situations.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Conduct holistic, child-centred assessments of need, risk, and family functioning, informed by current legislation and best practice.
• Formulate and implement effective intervention and care plans, using systemic and evidence-based approaches to achieve positive outcomes.
• Build trusted, professional relationships with children and families, ensuring their voices are heard and incorporated into assessments and plans.
• Maintain timely, accurate and organised case records and contribute to performance targets and statutory duties such as child protection and court work.
• Prepare and present clear, analytical reports for meetings, reviews and legal proceedings.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure a multi-agency response to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Engage in reflective supervision, continuing professional development and contribute to a culture of learning and high-quality service delivery.
• Support children and families from diverse backgrounds, promoting anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice.
Skills/Experience:
• Experience of working with children and families in statutory settings, particularly within a safeguarding or looked-after children context.
• Sound knowledge of the legislative and regulatory framework for children’s social care, including the Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and relevant London Child Protection Procedures.
• Proven ability to assess, plan and deliver social work interventions using systemic and Social Learning Theory approaches.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, analytical reports.
• Skilled in managing a complex caseload and prioritising work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident IT user with experience working with electronic case management systems.
• Culturally competent and committed to equal opportunities and anti-racist practice.
Additional Information:
• The closing date:29/05/2025 @16:00.
• Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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