- As a senior social worker within our Safeguarding and Family Support Service
- you will respond to urgent Priority 1 and 2 child protection referrals with the aim of keeping children and young people safe from the risk of significant harm.
- You will gather information, assess and prioritise all decisions about the most appropriate response under S47 of the Children Act.
- You will carry out assessments on children and young people who have been sexually abused, as well as those who use sexually abusive behaviour.
- You will work to secure permanency within the family, either in the community or through court processes.
- The most vital aspect of your role is to help make the child's journey as smooth and safe as possible, whether that's through PLO, court, adoption and post adoption and to prevent a 'cycle' of being in and out of care.
Back to searchSenior social worker
Tempest Resourcing Limited
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 20 days
Slough, Berkshire SL11XY, England
£36,000 - £43,200 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position is for a senior social worker within the Safeguarding and Family Support Service, focusing on urgent child protection referrals.
- Candidates are expected to have a minimum of 5 years of experience in social work, particularly in child protection.
- The role involves gathering information and assessing responses under S47 of the Children Act, as well as working with children who have experienced or exhibited sexual abuse.
- The social worker will also work to secure permanency for children within their families, either through community support or court processes.
- The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the seniority and responsibilities involved.
