Job Description
🌟 Social Worker – Children’s Safeguarding Team
đź“Ť Location : Walsall Council
đź•’ Hours : 37 per week
đź“… Length of Assignment : 3 months
đź’· Rate : ÂŁ33.30 per hour
🏠Working Pattern : Hybrid
About the Role
Opus People Solutions, on behalf of Walsall Council, is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Children’s Safeguarding Team. This is a vital role focused on protecting children and young people from harm and promoting their welfare in line with statutory frameworks.
You’ll be responsible for managing referrals, conducting initial assessments, and making informed decisions about safeguarding interventions. The role also involves working closely with families to help them understand and reduce risks, often within the Family Safeguarding model, which integrates adult and children’s services.
Key Responsibilities
* Receive and assess referrals for children at risk
* Conduct initial assessments and Section 47 investigations
* Support families to make positive changes and reduce safeguarding concerns
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