Social worker - children in need

Child In Need Social Worker
* Location: Leicester City Offices (Hybrid working)
* Salary:£41,511 - £44,711 Per Year
* Job Type: Full-time (Part-time and compressed hours considered)
* Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Join our Child In Need team at Leicester City Council and play a crucial role in progressing plans for children who are subject to Child Protection and Child In Need plans, as well as managing care proceedings cases. This position involves assessing families, managing professional meetings, making appropriate referrals, and completing direct work with children and families.

Day-to-Day of the Role:
* Assess and progress plans for children under Child Protection and Child In Need plans.
* Manage care proceedings cases effectively.
* Conduct family assessments and coordinate meetings with professionals.
* Make appropriate referrals and complete direct work with children and families.
* Utilise the Signs of Safety model and trauma-informed practices to support sound social work.
* Work within the principles of the Lundy model of Participation to ensure effective engagement.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
1. Experience as a social worker in child protection and child in need care.
2. Experience with court work.