Overview
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The Duty Service is currently looking for both fixed term (minimum 12 month contract) and permanent Social Workers to join the team.
Responsibilities
* Hold a caseload and work in partnership with a range of professionals.
* Lead and chair meetings, including leading Section 47 investigations and managing children subject to child in need plans or considering whether children require child protection plans or legal intervention to keep them safe.
* Undertake timely assessments to a high standard and ensure care planning for children is the best it can be.
* Work within the Duty Teams structure and with MASH colleagues to ensure referrals are received appropriately and responded to in a timely manner for children and young people at significant risk or in need of assessment.
* Provide regular support and supervision within the team; align practice with set standards and the guidance of the Assistant Team Manager and Team Manager.
* Contribute to developing practice and learning opportunities to support improved outcomes for children and their families.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Degree in Social Work.
* Excellent knowledge of safeguarding, relevant legislation, guidance and practice.
* Experience and capability in leading meetings, supervising practice, and coordinating multi-professional work.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, assess risk, and make timely, well-supported decisions to safeguard children.
Additional Information
* The Head of Service and Senior Management team support ongoing practice development and improvement to achieve good and outstanding services for vulnerable children.
* Role involves working with a range of professionals and may require involvement in child in need and child protection procedures.
* Additional welcome gesture and employee benefits information in original posting has been omitted to focus on role-specific details.
Job Type
* Employment type: Fixed term (minimum 12 months) or permanent
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Typical work location: St Helens, England, United Kingdom
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