4-5 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Children’s Social Worker to join a dynamic Assessment and Intervention Team.
• This role is central to safeguarding children, assessing risk, and implementing early interventions.
• You will work closely with families, partner agencies, and internal teams to assess needs, identify risks, and implement care plans that promote the safety, well-being, and positive outcomes for children and young people.
• This position requires a confident practitioner with a strong grasp of statutory responsibilities, child development, and trauma-informed practice.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Carry out high-quality assessments, care planning, and child protection investigations in line with legislative and procedural requirements.
• Manage a complex and diverse caseload independently, with appropriate support and supervision.
• Work directly with children and families to achieve positive change, minimising the need for separation from families where possible.
• Undertake statutory interventions, including court proceedings where necessary.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation to a high professional standard.
• Provide clear, concise, and analytical reports for meetings, reviews, and legal processes.
• Promote collaborative multi-agency working to secure the best outcomes for children.
• Attend and contribute to case conferences, planning meetings and multi-agency discussions.
• Ensure effective safeguarding through regular review and risk assessments.
• Actively engage in regular supervision, training and continuous professional development.
• Support colleagues and participate in peer learning, mentoring and reflective practice sessions.
Skills/Experience:
• Demonstrable knowledge of child development, attachment theory, and the impact of developmental trauma.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding frameworks.
• Experience managing complex caseloads, including safeguarding and child protection matters.
• Ability to analyse and interpret information to formulate evidence-based decisions and plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including producing reports for legal proceedings.
• Able to work in partnership with children, families, carers, and professionals to deliver holistic and effective support.
• Experience in applying therapeutic approaches such as solution-focused and systemic practice.
• Skilled in managing risk, promoting child-centred outcomes, and using initiative in complex situations.
• Committed to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Experience coaching or mentoring colleagues.
• Understanding of performance frameworks and quality assurance processes.
• Knowledge of local authority systems and multi-agency safeguarding procedures.
Additional Information:
• Qualified and registered Social Worker (Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
• A full UK driving licence is required due to the geographical area covered.