👶👧 Children's Social Worker
📍 Location: Derbyshire County Council
🕘 Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
📅 Weekly Hours: 37 hours
💷 Pay: Up to £23.66/hour (Umbrella)
💼 About the Role
Are you passionate about making a real difference in children's lives? Join Derbyshire County Council as a Children's Social Worker and help protect and support vulnerable children and families in your community. This frontline role will see you working within a dedicated team focused on child welfare and safeguarding. 🌟
🧸 Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. Work within a team managing caseloads covering:
🔹 Child in Need cases
🔹 Child Protection cases
🔹 Care Proceedings and court-related work
2. Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop plans to safeguard children
3. Build effective relationships with children, families, and partner agencies 🤝
4. Work closely with managers who oversee caseloads to ensure quality and consistency
5. Attend case conferences, court hearings, and multi-agency meetings as required 🏛️
🛠️ What We're Looking For
✔️ Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
✔️ Experience working with vulnerable children and families
✔️ Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory frameworks (Children Act, Working Together to Safeguard Children)
✔️ Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
✔️ Ability to manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment
What happens now?
If you're passionate about making a real difference and meet the qualifications outlined above, we would love to hear from you! Apply on below post
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