social worker- locality.

Job description:

● Work with children and families from the point of referral (front door/Multi-Agency Safeguarding and Support Hub - MASSH) through assessment, Child in Need (CIN)/Team Around the Child (TAC) support, child protection, pre-court and court proceedings, and children in care, up to step down or case closure.
● Build and maintain long-lasting, stable relationships with children, young people, and their families, often being the consistent social worker throughout their journey with statutory services.
● Conduct thorough assessments (e.g., Section 17, Section 47, Child and Family Assessments) to identify needs, risks, and strengths.
● Develop and implement child-centred plans (CIN Plans, Child Protection Plans, Care Plans) that are measurable and outcome-focused.
● Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, undertake Child Protection Enquiries (Section 47), and ensure immediate decision-making reflects a robust analysis of risk and protective factors.
● Engage in direct work with children and families to understand their lived experiences, obtain their wishes and views, and implement interventions to improve their circumstances.
● Work closely and collaboratively with a wide range of multi-agency partners, including health visitors, school nurses, midwives, early years workers, teachers, education workers, police, and other agencies.
● Act as the link social worker for specific schools within the assigned locality, providing advice and support to professional colleagues to enable early help and prevent escalation to statutory services.
● Prepare statutory reports for court proceedings (e.g., pre-proceedings, care proceedings) and participate in legal processes as required.
● Identify and secure appropriate services and resources to support and safeguard children and families within the locality.
● Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive case records on relevant IT systems, adhering to council policies and statutory requirements.
● Participate in duty rotas, responding to urgent referrals and crisis situations.
● Engage in regular, high-quality reflective and systemic supervision, participate in continuous professional development, and contribute to team learning spaces.
● Advocate for children and families within the boundaries of corporate and directorate policies.
Interview Process:
Single panel interview (3 members)
No written assessment
In-person preferred (Teams possible)
Opportunity for informal phone chat with manager before interview
Benefits:
Competitive salary (above neighbouring authorities)
Annual salary review (April)
SWE fees paid
Relocation package available
Overtime & out-of-hours pay if desired
Discounted parking
If interested send me your updated CV

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