Social Worker - Positive Futures Team – Contract Opportunity

• 2 Days Per Week in the Office
  
  


• Remaining Days Remote/Flexible
  
  

Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a caseload with varying levels of complexity and risk.
  
  


• Conduct assessments adhering to statutory and safeguarding guidelines.
  
  


• Engage with children, families, and carers to identify needs and develop support strategies.
  
  


• Plan, implement, and review interventions in compliance with legislation and local protocols.
  
  


• Address Child in Need, Child Protection, Looked After Children, and safeguarding responsibilities as required.
  
  


• Ensure children's and families' perspectives are integral to assessments and decision-making processes.
  
  


• Prepare comprehensive assessments, reports, and case documentation.
  
  


• Maintain precise records using electronic case management systems.
  
  


• Collaborate with:
  
  

• Education Services
  
  


• Health Professionals
  
  


• Police
  
  


• Housing Services
  
  


• Voluntary and Community Organisations
  
  


• Other Multi-Agency Partners
  
  

• Contribute to safeguarding decisions and risk evaluations.
  
  


• Promote partnership collaboration and information sharing to improve outcomes.
  
  


• Participate in supervision, training, and professional growth activities.
  
  


• Support service development and enhance team performance.
  
  

Essential

• Qualified Social Worker (Degree, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
  
  


• Current registration with Social Work England.
  
  


• Enhanced DBS Certificate.
  
  


• Completion of ASYE, if applicable.
  
  


• Experience in Children's Social Care.
  
  


• Strong understanding of:
  
  

• Children Act 1989
  
  


• Working Together to Safeguard Children
  
  


• Child Protection
  
  


• Children in Need Processes
  
  


• Care Planning and Safeguarding Frameworks
  
  

• Expertise in strengths-based social work practice.
  
  


• Proficient in assessment, analysis, and report writing.
  
  


• Ability to prioritize tasks and work autonomously.
  
  


• Excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities.
  
  


• Familiarity with social care case management systems and Microsoft Office.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in Child Protection, Assessment, Safeguarding, or Positive Futures Services.
  
  


• Experience within a Local Authority Children's Services environment.
  
  


• Understanding of multi-agency safeguarding practices.
  
  


• Knowledge of local safeguarding partnership arrangements.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• £32.09 per hour (Umbrella)
  
  


• Contract Length to Be Confirmed
  
  


• Hybrid Working
  
  


• 2 Days Per Week Office Attendance Required
  
  


• Free On-Site Parking
  
  


• Enhanced DBS Required
  
  


• Social Work England Registration Required
  
  


• Bi-Weekly Pay
  
  


• Opportunity to work in a supportive Children's Services environment.
  
  


• Diverse caseload with opportunities for professional development.
  
  


• Collaborative multi-agency working and safeguarding practice.
  
  


• Flexible working arrangements with a combination of office and home working.