Social Worker - Help and Protection Team

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Job Title: Social Worker - Help and Protection Team
Specialism: Children's Services (CIN, CP & Care Proceedings)
Location: Doncaster
Rate: £35.00 per hour
Contract: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Full Time / Part Time

Job Overview

We are offering an exhilarating opportunity for a talented and committed Social Worker to join our Help and Protection Team in Doncaster. Working across Children in Need, Child Protection, and Care Proceedings, this role provides a rewarding and impactful experience with a competitive hourly rate of £35.00.

With full-time and part-time options available, this position allows you to tailor your workload to suit your lifestyle while making a genuine difference in the lives of children and families. As a locum practitioner, you'll enjoy the flexibility and variety that temporary assignments bring, alongside the opportunity to broaden your experience and professional network.

What you will do:

• Manage a caseload of children subject to Children in Need, Child Protection, and care proceedings.

• Undertake statutory assessments, including Child and Family Assessments.

• Develop, implement, and review Child in Need and Child Protection plans, ensuring outcomes and timescales are met.

• Lead safeguarding interventions to reduce risk and promote children's safety and wellbeing.

• Prepare high-quality court reports, statements, and care plans for legal proceedings.

• Attend and contribute to core groups, child protection conferences, legal planning meetings, and court hearings.

• Undertake statutory visits to children and families in line with legislation and local procedures.

• Work directly with children, ensuring their views, wishes, and feelings inform decision-making.

• Assess parenting capacity, family dynamics, and risk factors.

• Work collaboratively with families, carers, and partner agencies to achieve positive change.

• Identify, assess, and manage safeguarding concerns, escalating risks appropriately.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant case records and reports.

• Participate in supervision, training, and continuous professional development.

• Work in accordance with organisational policies, professional standards, and ethical practice.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time / Part Time Flexibility: Shape your working pattern around your personal and professional commitments.

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