Children's Social Worker - Child Protection and Family Help - Blandford Forum

Children's Social Worker - Blandford Forum

Package

• Up to £42.00 per hour
• Locum, ASAP start
• Hybrid working

Overview

We are recruiting for an experienced Locum Children's Social Worker to join a local authority Child Protection and Family Help Team in Blandford Forum, Dorset.

The service is strengthening its Multi-Agency Child Protection Team and introducing Lead Child Protection Practitioners, creating additional support and development opportunities for frontline Children's Social Workers. You will manage a varied statutory caseload across Early Help, Children in Need, Child Protection, Family Help, Pre-Proceedings (PLO) and Care Proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory social work services in line with the Children Act 1989
• Complete high-quality Child and Family Assessments
• Manage Children in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) cases
• Undertake safeguarding investigations and risk assessments
• Carry out direct work with children, young people and families
• Prepare court statements, reports and care plans
• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings
• Maintain accurate case records and statutory documentation
• Work collaboratively with education, health, police and partner agencies
• Promote positive outcomes through restorative and strengths-based practice

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker (Degree in Social Work or equivalent)
• Current Social Work England registration
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience within a UK Local Authority Children's Services team
• Experience within Child Protection, Safeguarding, Court Work and Children in Need services
• Enhanced DBS
• Full UK driving licence

Apply now

If you are an experienced Child Protection, Family Help, Safeguarding or Assessment Social Worker looking for your next locum role, apply now or contact Jaryd Challis on 07951 221844 or jchallis@archerresourcing.co.uk.