Connect2Surrey
Locum Social Worker
Childrens Services
Safeguarding - Guilford
In Surrey's Children, Families and Lifelong Learning services, we feel proud to have careers with a purpose, in many different roles, working closely with partners, that support real people and real lives.
Job Description
Children Safeguarding Social Workers in the UK play a critical role in protecting children and young people from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Their duties primarily focus on assessing and managing risks to children's safety and well-being, collaborating with other professionals and agencies, and intervening to ensure children are safeguarded from harm.
One of the main responsibilities of a Children Safeguarding Social Worker is to conduct thorough assessments of children and families where there are concerns about abuse or neglect. They gather information from various sources, including the child, family members, schools, healthcare providers, and other relevant parties, to evaluate the level of risk and determine appropriate interventions.
Based on their assessments, Safeguarding Social Workers develop and implement child protection plans aimed at mitigating risks and ensuring the safety of children. These plans may involve coordinating services such as counselling, safe parenting support, substance abuse treatment, or safe accom...