Job Description
4 Months Contract with a Local Authority
Summary
* This role involves delivering a high-quality, child-centered social work service that safeguards children, supports families, and ensures statutory responsibilities are met. The postholder will be responsible for assessing needs, developing intervention plans, managing risk, and collaborating with multi-agency partners to promote positive outcomes for children and young people.
Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families using interviews, observations, and multi-agency information.
* Analyse and evaluate complex information to identify needs, strengths, risks, and protective factors.
* Prepare clear, evidence-based written assessments and reports for internal and external audiences.
* Review assessments regularly and adapt plans based on changing circumstances or new information.
Essential Experience Required
* Experience working directly with children and families in a social care or safeguarding setting.
* Ability to analyse complex information and formulate clear professional judgments.
* Experience delivering structured interventions and managing risk.
Essential Qualifications Required
* Recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., BA Social Work, MA Social Work, DipSW).
* Registration with Social Work England (essential).
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
* Enhanced DBS Check (required for role).
Additional Information
* Please note, we work on bi-weekly payments.
* The role requires an enhanced DBS.
* The role closes on 21st Jan 2026, apply ASAP.
Requirements
To provide a high quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of children and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines. To assess need, plan and deliver focused intervention to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes. Guidance, support and supervision will be provided in line with the individual's experience and capabilities and in line with our Supervision Policy.