Overview
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England TS4
Social Worker within Safeguarding Team in Middlesbrough, UK, earning £36.61 hourly. Ongoing. Full Time/Part Time arrangements available. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. We are seeking an individual with a strong commitment to child welfare and a talent for fostering change. Join us and contribute to creating safe and nurturing environments for vulnerable children.
Responsibilities
* Conduct high-quality assessments under Section 17 and Section 47 of the Children Act, identifying risks and protective factors while gathering comprehensive insights into family dynamics.
* Develop and put in place effective Child Protection Plans, Children in Need Plans, and Looked After Children Care Plans to promote child welfare and safety.
* Lead multi-agency safeguarding cases as the Lead Professional, coordinating efforts across agencies to ensure cohesive support for children and families.
* Actively participate in child protection case conferences, core groups, legal planning meetings, and court proceedings, providing detailed reports and evidence in line with Public Law Outline (PLO), and give evidence as needed.
* Engage directly with children and families to build trusting relationships, promote positive changes, and mitigate risks.
* Implement Signs of Safety or other strengths-based approaches in your practice, identifying and building upon family strengths.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records using the councils case management system, such as Liquidlogic.
* Contribute to the teams duty rota and respond promptly to safeguarding referrals, ensuring swift and effective protective measures are in place.
* Ensure work is in line with statutory responsibilities, departmental policies, and professional codes of conduct, adhering to best practice standards.
Benefits
* Aside from the flexibility to work on a Full Time or Part Time basis, you will enjoy an enticing hourly salary of £36.61.
* You also get the chance to multiply your experience with diverse cases while having the freedom to choose when and where you work.
* Embrace work-life balance and expand your professional network with the variety that locum work provides.
* Enjoy Middlesbroughs affordable living costs and easy access to the beautiful surrounding countryside, all while making a difference in your community.
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