- Provide a professional social work service to children in need and their families in accordance with the principles of the Children Act
- Undertake enquiries and assessments of children who are considered to have possible suffered or who may be likely to suffer significant harm. Make applications with the appropriate management and legal advice for Orders to safeguard children under the Children Act.
- Work in partnership with service users in a variety of settings including the office, the service user’s own premises and any other suitable setting for social work practice.
- Prepare written reports of a professional standard for use in a variety of settings, including Court proceedings.
- Act as a representative of the Local Authority at court, give verbal evidence at Public and Private proceedings and give account of Local Authority actions; provide written evidence for the courts when required.
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The Talent Crowd
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 21 days
Bury, Lancashire BL8 1JJ, England
£39 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position is for a Children's Social Worker in Bury, focusing on Child In Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children (LAC).
- The pay rate for this role is £39 per hour.
- Candidates are expected to provide professional social work services in accordance with the Children Act and undertake assessments of children at risk of harm.
- The role requires the preparation of professional reports for various settings, including court proceedings, and acting as a representative of the Local Authority.
- Applicants should have relevant experience in social work, although the specific years of experience required are not mentioned.
