- Triage Contacts: Assess incoming contacts from families and partner organisations to determine eligibility for statutory social work assessments.
- Assess Needs: Evaluate the needs of family members and develop SMART plans to support them while reducing risks to children.
- Collaborate: Work with partners to address family needs, monitoring progress through child in need and core group meetings.
- Child Protection: Conduct investigations into child protection cases and involve families in developing safety plans.
- Legal Proceedings: Initiate discussions for S20 agreements or legal proceedings when necessary to protect children.
- Placement Support: Collaborate with fostering and adoption teams to secure high-quality placements for children, ensuring they are supported in stable, long-term homes.
- Record Keeping: Maintain social work case records, assessments, and plans in accordance with practice standards and organisational policies.
- Effective Communication: Foster relationships with legal services and local family courts to manage legal proceedings efficiently.
- Promote Practice: Follow service programmes and engage in regular supervision to enhance outcomes for children and families.
- Inclusive Approach: Ensure the views and wishes of children, young people, and their families are at the heart of care plans.
- Experience: Proven experience in safeguarding and child protection, with a strong understanding of abuse and neglect forms.
- Motivational Skills: Ability to use motivational interviewing techniques to engage families and facilitate change.
- Assessment Skills: Experience in strengths-based assessments and developing SMART plans.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across teams and services.
- Qualifications: A relevant social work qualification and registration with the appropriate professional body.
- Make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families in your community.
- Work in a supportive environment that encourages professional development and collaboration.
- Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.