Children Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Children Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team (Full Time)
Location: Cambridge, UK (Hybrid Working - 2/3 Days in Office, Huntingdon Cambridgeshire)
Salary: £39.00 - £40.52 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Type: Locum, Full-Time, Ongoing

Join us as a Children Social Worker within our Family Safeguarding Team in Cambridge, where you'll earn up to £40.52 per hour in a full-time, ongoing position. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working, allowing you to balance time between the office and home. It's a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while managing diverse caseloads in the vibrant community of Cambridge.

Perks and Benefits

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy flexibility with 2-3 days in the office and the rest working remotely.

• Professional Growth: Gain hands-on experience with complex cases and court proceedings, enhancing your safeguarding expertise.

• Supportive Team: Work in a collaborative environment with guidance from Senior Practitioners and Team Managers.

• Wellbeing Support: Access wellness programs to maintain a positive work-life balance.

What You Will Do

• Conduct statutory visits for Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Children in Care (CIC).

• Chair CIN and Core Group Meetings, ensuring clear communication and planning.

• Manage caseloads including CIN, CP, and CIC cases, including some in Pre-Proceedings (PLO) and S31 Care Proceedings.

• Prepare and complete Court Reports, Risk Assessments, and Parenting Assessments.

• Attend court hearings with the support of Senior Practitioners or Team Managers.

• Participate in the Duty Rota to ensure consistent service delivery.

• Attend and prepare reports for Initial Child Protection Conferences (ICPC) and Review Child Protection Conferences (RCPC).

• Assess and manage risk effectively, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children.

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