3 Month Contract With A Local Authority
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Children’s Social Worker to join our Children’s Assessment & Protection (CAP) team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex assessments, make informed safeguarding decisions, and have a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.
As a key member of the team, you will work with children and families at the point where timely, high-quality assessment and decisive intervention are critical to ensuring safety and promoting positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake complex assessments of children and families, determining levels of risk and need.
* Make timely and proportionate safeguarding decisions to ensure children’s welfare is prioritised.
* Develop and maintain effective, purposeful relationships with children, families, and partner agencies.
* Produce clear, analytical, and outcome-focused reports, assessments, and care plans.
* Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, child protection conferences, strategy discussions, and court proceedings.
* Participate in audits, quality assurance, and continuous service improvement activities.
* Ensure compliance with statutory guidance, including the Children Act 1989 and Working Together to Safeguard Children, as well as local authority policies and professional standards.
* Support service development initiatives and actively contribute to team meetings, reflective practice sessions, and training.
Requirements
* Registered Social Worker with Social Work England.
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
* Significant post-qualifying experience in children’s social care, including safeguarding and assessment work.
* Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance.
* Excellent assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills.
* Demonstrable leadership, mentoring, and case management abilities.
* Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
* Experience within duty and assessment or “front door” services.
* Experience presenting cases in court.
* Knowledge of multi-agency safeguarding arrangements and early help services.
Additional Information
* Bi-Weekly payments
* 37 Working Hours Per Week
* HCPC Registration Required