Child Protection Social Worker – Weymouth, Dorset
Join us as a Child Protection Social Worker and be part of our new way of working with families within the child protection space working in Weymouth region. As a Child Protection Social Worker you will chair an updated child protection conference centred around greater collaboration and cohesion between all participants while keeping the family at the heart of the process. You will have access to our multi agency Safeguarding Together teams, our in house multi-disciplinary team after a successful pilot, which are replicated in each locality.
Responsibilities
* Deliver the service in accordance with statutory responsibilities set out in the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation.
* Undertake assessments of children's needs in accordance with Directorate policies and procedures.
* Create effective plans which are reviewed in a timely manner.
* Promote and safeguard the welfare of children.
* Provide support, information, and advice to families to help parents become more self‑reliant.
* Prepare reports for courts and various meetings, presenting to a variety of professionals in different settings, and attend to give evidence in legal proceedings as required.
* Chair multi‑agency meetings that support the development and review of plans.
* Maintain essential records, input, and maintain records on the core computer system as required.
* Work alongside the Lead Family Help Practitioner, providing child protection expertise and leading on statutory work.
* Undertake direct work with children and families to progress the plan.
* Undertake specialist assessments once training has been provided.
Qualifications
* You will have a Social Work qualification, be registered with Social Work England, and be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post.
* You have completed your ASYE and have a minimum of 3 years post‑qualification experience in Children’s Services.
* You will be able to demonstrate a high level of post‑qualification knowledge of statutory social care services, with experience of delivering complex court proceedings in a variety of court settings.
* You will have a degree in social work / Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
* You have at least 3 years’ experience in English LA in a similar role.
* You are able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post.
* You have the right to work in the UK.
* Pass enhanced DBS checks.
Further Information
This role is full time at 37 hours but flexible working will be considered. This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.
Contact
If you are interested in this position, then please contact Mark Walters.
Employment is subject to satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and suitable references.
Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP – A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
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