Social worker - Support and protect team

Children Social worker

Support and protect team

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Children's Social Worker to join our dynamic Support and Protect Team. This is a crucial role, offering the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. You will work as part of a highly skilled and supportive team, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake comprehensive assessments: Conduct thorough assessments of children and families, identifying needs and risks, and working to ensure children are safe and well cared for.
• Develop and implement care plans: Create and implement effective care plans tailored to the specific needs of each child and family, working collaboratively with other agencies and professionals.
• Direct work with children and families: Engage directly with children and families, providing support, guidance, and practical assistance to improve their well-being.
• Safeguarding: Play a vital role in safeguarding children, ensuring their protection from harm and abuse.
• Multi-Agency Working: Work effectively with a range of professionals, including police, health visitors, teachers, and other agencies, to ensure a coordinated and holistic approach to child protection.
• Case Management: Manage a caseload of children and families, ensuring timely and effective service delivery, meeting deadlines and targets.
• Court Work: Prepare and present cases in court, providing expert testimony and advocating for children's best interests.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all contacts and interventions.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualifications: Social Work Degree and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience: Post-qualifying experience in children social work, ideally within a child protection setting. Experience of working directly with children and families is essential.
• Skills: Excellent assessment, planning, and intervention skills; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively under pressure and manage a challenging caseload; strong report writing skills.
• Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures relating to child protection. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

To apply please contact Lara Wilson on

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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