Children's Social Worker - Child Protection

Job Advertisement: Children's Social Worker - Child Protection Team

Salary: Up to 30.57 per hour + 150 expenses

Job Description:

Are you a dedicated and experienced Children's Social Worker with a passion for safeguarding the well-being of children? Join our dynamic Child Protection Team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, protection, and support of vulnerable children and their families. We are currently recruiting for the position of Children's Social Worker within our Child Protection Team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct thorough assessments to identify and evaluate risks to the safety and well-being of children.

2. Develop and implement robust child protection plans in collaboration with families, colleagues, and partner agencies.

3. Work closely with families to provide support, guidance, and interventions to address concerns and risks.

4. Liaise with external agencies, legal professionals, and law enforcement to coordinate comprehensive safeguarding efforts.

5. Represent the organization in court proceedings, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.

6. Maintain up-to-date records of assessments, interventions, and progress in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.

7. Participate actively in child protection case conferences, team meetings, and professional development activities.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant professional registration.
• Substantial experience in child protection and safeguarding within a social work setting.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in child protection.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make critical decisions in complex situations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Salary and Benefits:

• Up to 30.57 per hour
• 150 expenses

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.