Our client, Blackburn council is seeking a Children's Social Worker to join their Safeguarding Team.
Fantastic payrate of 39 per hour!
Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community?
Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
Responsibilities of this role:
1. Carry out statutory assessments under Section 17 and Section 47 of the Children Act 1989 to identify and respond to safeguarding concerns.
2. Lead on Child Protection (CP) cases, including convening and attending strategy meetings, initial and review conferences, and developing and reviewing child protection plans.
3. Manage complex caseloads involving care proceedings, including preparing court statements, chronologies, and care plans, and giving evidence in Family Court.
4. Build effective relationships with children and families to assess risk, promote safety, and develop tailored interventions.
5. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including police, health, education, and legal services to ensure a coordinated safeguarding response.
6. Conduct regular home visits to observe family dynamics and assess child well-being.
7. Develop and implement safety plans and risk management strategies