About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to our Family Support and Safeguarding Team!

We manage a varied caseload of Child in Need, Children in need of Protection, Public Law Outline and care proceedings, focusing on children up to the age of 18. This is an exciting and creative time to join us in Family Safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead professional and ensure all matters in respect of safeguarding are dealt with promptly, effectively and in line with child protection procedures, escalating where necessary.
• Undertake assessments to identify and respond to needs, building on strength and ensuring that analysis is robust and leads to clear outcomes that can be met through SMART targets.
• Engage with children, young people, and their families to develop effective and empowering relationships which facilitate change and improve outcomes.
• Produce reports and plans for a variety of forums, including court, which are child focussed and reflect their experience.

Experience

• A recognised qualification in Social Work
• Social Worker England Registration
• Previous experience in a social work setting is highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are crucial for effective documentation and collaboration with colleagues.
• Driving License and Car

Benefits

• A recognised qualification in Social Work
• Social Worker England Registration
• Previous experience in a social work setting is highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are crucial for effective documentation and collaboration with colleagues
• Driving License and Car

If you thrive to make a difference and have Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.