Social Worker Child Protection Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker Child Protection Team
Specialism: Child Protection
Location: Oxford, UK
Salary: £42.00 Hourly
Salary Type: Hourly
Duration: Ongoing

Are you ready to embark on an exciting opportunity as a Social Worker in the Child Protection Team in Oxford? This rewarding role involves working with children and families facing significant safeguarding challenges. With an enticing salary of £42.00 hourly, you have the option to choose full-time or part-time hours, allowing for a flexible work-life balance.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time/Part Time: Enjoy the flexibility to tailor your schedule to your lifestyle needs, ensuring the perfect work-life integration.

• Competitive Pay: Reap the benefits of a lucrative hourly rate that recognizes your skills and dedication.

• Career Development: Take advantage of continuous professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and grow your career.

• Varied Work: Each day brings new challenges and opportunities, ensuring your work is as dynamic as it is rewarding.

• Networking Opportunities: Build valuable relationships with a network of professionals in the Oxford area and beyond.

Role Overview:
As a Social Worker in the Child Protection Team, you will play a vital role in safeguarding children and promoting better outcomes. This position involves handling complex cases and working intensively with families to reduce risks while enhancing safety and stability.

What you will do:

• Assessment & Child Protection Planning: Conduct statutory assessments under the Children Act 1989, including Section 47 enquiries. Develop, implement, and review Child Protection Plans and Child in Need Plans.

• Safeguarding & Risk Management: Identify and manage risks of harm to children, take protective actions, and engage in multi-agency strategy discussions.

• Direct Work with Children & Families: Engage in purposeful work with children and families, ensuring the child's voice is central.

• Court & Legal Work: Prepare comprehensive statements and care plans for court, participate in hearings, and adhere to statutory requirements.

• Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate closely with education, police, health, and other partners for comprehensive safeguarding.

• Recording & Professional Practice: Maintain detailed case records and engage in ongoing professional development.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications: Degree in Social Work (BA / MA / DipSW).

• Registration: Must be registered with Social Work England (SWE).