Social Worker – Child Protection & Through Care
Working arrangement: Hybrid – one office-based day per week (Wednesday)
Team: Through Care
Reporting to: Team Manager
The Role
We are delighted to be recruiting an experienced Agency Social Worker to join our Children's Through Care Team.
The team works with children in a range of care arrangements who have long-term permanence plans, ensuring their safety, stability and well-being.
You will work directly with children, families and carers, delivering high-quality, child-centred social work practice. You will assess and manage safeguarding risks, support permanency planning and ensure children receive consistent, timely and effective interventions.
You will be joining a stable and supportive management team, with regular supervision, manageable caseloads, team meetings and a strong focus on professional development and reflective practice.
Key Responsibilities
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Undertake direct work with children, parents and carers, ensuring children's wishes, feelings and experiences inform all decisions.
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Complete holistic assessments, identify risks and implement effective safeguarding plans.
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Chair monthly Core Group meetings, contribute to Child Protection Conferences and complete Section 47 enquiries where significant safeguarding concerns arise.
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Develop, implement and review multi-agency plans to safeguard children and achieve positive outcomes.
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Manage complex cases, contribute to permanency planning and support timely decision-making for children in care.
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Prepare high-quality, evidence-based reports and recommendations for conferences, court proceedings and other statutory meetings.
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Work effectively with partner agencies, families and professionals to achieve safe and sustainable outcomes.
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Maintain accurate case records and ensure all statutory duties, legislation and local policies are followed.
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Attend court and provide evidence where required.
We are looking for a confident, committed and experienced Social Worker who has:
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A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
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Experience working within Children's Social Care, particularly Child Protection and/or Through Care.
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Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory processes and child protection procedures.
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Experience completing assessments, managing risk and developing effective safety plans.
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Knowledge of public law proceedings and court orders, including Care Orders, Supervision Orders, Special Guardianship Orders and Placement Orders.
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A good understanding of permanence planning and achieving stability for children.
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Excellent report-writing, analytical and multi-agency working skills.
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The ability to manage a caseload independently while working collaboratively within a supportive team.
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Court experience is highly desirable; however, training and professional support will be provided.
If you are a passionate and experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next agency opportunity, we would love to hear from you!
For more information, please contact Shivashni at LinsCare
