JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team

Specialism: Social Worker - Children's Services
Location: Lancashire, UK
Salary: £36.00 per hour
Contract: Ongoing Locum
Schedule: Full-Time / Part-Time

Step into a pivotal role as a Social Worker within Lancashire's Duty and Assessment Team. This ongoing locum opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact on the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and competitive hourly pay.

Perks and Benefits

• Full-Time / Part-Time Options: Tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle.

• Competitive Hourly Pay: £36.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment.

• Diverse Caseloads: Engage with varied cases, enhancing your professional skills and experience.

• Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across health, education, and voluntary sectors.

• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development to keep your skills and knowledge up to date.

Role Purpose

Provide high-quality social work services by undertaking assessments, safeguarding interventions, and care planning for children and young people referred to the Duty and Assessment Team. Ensure statutory compliance and promote positive outcomes through effective multi-agency collaboration.

What You Will Do

• Undertake initial assessments and investigations following referrals, identifying needs, risks, and protective factors.

• Respond promptly to safeguarding concerns, providing advice, support, and intervention as required.

• Make professional judgements regarding risk levels and next steps in line with statutory frameworks and local policies.

• Develop and implement care plans and support strategies tailored to individual needs.

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records compliant with legislation, policy, and procedures.

• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including health, education, and voluntary sector partners.

• Provide guidance, advice, and support to families, carers, and service users.

• Attend and contribute to meetings, conferences, and court proceedings as necessary.

• Keep abreast of legislation, guidance, and best practice to ensure informed decision-making.