Children’s Social Worker – Assessment & Safeguarding
Job Title: CSW – Social Worker
Service Area: Assessment & Safeguarding
Department: Children's Services
Team: Safeguarding & Social Care – Children in Care & Placements – Family Centres – Contact Service
Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 2–3 days in the office
Pay Rate: £37.52 per hour (Umbrella)
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Children’s Social Worker to join our Assessment & Safeguarding team within Children's Services.
Working within the Children in Care & Placements service, specifically the Family Centres – Contact Service, you will play a key role in supporting and safeguarding children and young people, ensuring their welfare and best interests remain at the heart of all decision-making.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families and has experience working within children's social care.
Key Responsibilities
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Undertake assessments of children and families, identifying needs, risks and appropriate support.
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Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
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Support and oversee family contact arrangements, ensuring children's safety and wellbeing.
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Work collaboratively with parents, carers, families and partner agencies.
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Develop, implement and review care and safeguarding plans.
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, reports and assessments.
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Attend meetings, contribute to multi-agency discussions and provide professional recommendations.
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Ensure all work complies with relevant legislation, policies and safeguarding procedures.
Requirements
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Recognised Social Work qualification.
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Registration with Social Work England.
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Previous experience within Children's Social Care.
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Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and assessment processes.
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Experience supporting children in care, placements and family contact services would be advantageous.
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Excellent communication, assessment and report-writing skills.
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Ability to manage a caseload effectively and work collaboratively with multiple professionals.
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Must have a UK passport or a full right work in the UK.
Interested?
If you are a qualified Children's Social Worker looking for your next opportunity and have the skills and experience to make a positive difference to the lives of children and families, we would love to hear from you.
For more information, please contact Shivashni Govender at LinsCare