Job Overview:We are looking for an experienced and passionate Children’s Social Worker to join Northumberland Children's Safeguarding Team. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support children and families in need, ensuring that children’s welfare is prioritized and safeguarded. The successful candidate will have a background in children’s social work, particularly in safeguarding, child protection, and family support.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Child Protection & Safeguarding: Undertake assessments of children and families, providing timely interventions to protect children at risk.
2. Case Management: Manage a caseload of children and families, creating and implementing care plans that focus on promoting the safety and well-being of children.
3. Court Work: Prepare and present reports for court proceedings, including care proceedings, and contribute to child protection conferences.
4. Family Support: Work closely with families to provide support, guidance, and interventions that enable them to care for their children safely and effectively.
5. Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work with a range of professionals, including teachers, health professionals, and police, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care plans for children.
6. Review and Monitoring: Conduct re...