Social Worker - Children Assessment Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Children Assessment Team
Location: Leicester, UK
Specialism: Children's Social Work
Salary: £38.00 per hour
Contract: Ongoing
Hours: Full Time/Part Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the Children Assessment Team in Leicester. This ongoing locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £38.00 and the flexibility of full-time or part-time hours. You will play a vital role in delivering statutory social work assessments and interventions, ensuring children and families receive timely, effective, and child-focused support.

Locum work offers variety, flexibility, and the chance to develop your professional skills while contributing to meaningful outcomes for children and families.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible Working: Full-time or part-time hours to suit your lifestyle and work-life balance.

• Diverse Experience: Gain exposure to a wide range of cases, keeping your practice dynamic and engaging.

• Professional Networking: Collaborate with colleagues across health, education, police, and voluntary sector services.

• Career Development: Access training and professional growth opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Purpose of the Role

To undertake statutory social work assessments and interventions for children and families, identifying needs, managing risk, and providing clear, actionable recommendations. You will ensure services are delivered in line with statutory frameworks and local policies, keeping children's safety and wellbeing at the forefront of your practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families, considering physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.

• Identify needs, risks, and strengths to develop child-focused care and support plans.

• Ensure all assessments comply with the Children Act 1989/2004 and other relevant legislation.

• Regularly review and update assessments and plans as cases progress.

• Identify safeguarding concerns and initiate appropriate interventions to protect children.

• Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to safeguard vulnerable children.

• Escalate high-risk cases and seek guidance from senior staff as required.

• Collaborate with multi-agency partners, including health, education, police, and voluntary services.

• Attend child protection conferences, strategy meetings, and other relevant forums.