Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection Team
Location: Office-based, at least 3 days per week, within Dorset Council, Dorchester
Responsibilities:
* Section 47 Child Protection Investigations:
* thorough investigations in line with UK statutory guidelines to assess risks and the welfare of vulnerable children.
* Child Protection Reports: comprehensive reports documenting investigation findings, assessments, and recommendations for intervention strategies, adhering to UK legislative requirements.
* Chair Multi-Agency Meetings: Actively in and lead multi-agency meetings, including core groups, fostering effective collaboration and communication among relevant teams as per UK policies and procedures.
* Direct Work with Families and Children
* Direct contact with families and children to build rapport, assess needs, and implement tailored interventions aligned with UK social work principles and practices.
* Court Documents and Reports: accurate and concise court documents and reports for legal proceedings, presenting evidence and recommendations in adherence to UK legal standards and laws.
* Children at Risk of Extra-Familial Harm: specialised support and interventions for children at risk of harm outside the family collaborating with UK agencies to safeguard their well-being.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Master's degree in Social Work from a UK accredited institution with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* Experience in child protection and safeguarding within the UK context
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adhering to UK terminology and analytical and assessment abilities, in line with UK social work framework
* To be able work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, respecting UK professional boundaries and protocols
* Ongoing professional development and adherence to the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) Code of Ethics
* Be registered with SWE
* Have current enhanced DBS