Social Worker - Pre-Birth Team

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Job Title: Social Worker - Pre-Birth Team
Location: Middlesbrough, UK
Salary: £37,552.00 - £49,114.00 per annum
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you ready to make a significant difference in the lives of expectant parents and their children?

Join our dynamic Pre-Birth Team in Middlesbrough, where your expertise will help ensure the wellbeing and safety of unborn children. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on early intervention and tailored support from pregnancy onwards.

Perks and Benefits

• Full-time, permanent role offering stability and meaningful work every day.

• A vibrant, collaborative team culture that values your contributions and supports your growth.

• Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

• Work-life balance in a rewarding career.

• Enjoy the cultural and recreational amenities Middlesbrough has to offer right on your doorstep.

What You Will Do

• Conduct thorough pre-birth assessments, evaluating parental capacity and identifying risks and protective factors.

• Develop and implement care plans to safeguard children before and after birth.

• Engage with expectant parents through home visits and group sessions to build parenting skills and support.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including midwives, GPs, police, and early help services for coordinated care.

• Make informed child protection decisions, including initiating legal proceedings when necessary.

• Provide ongoing support and adapt care plans in the post-birth period.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

• Recognised Social Work qualification (BA, BSc, MA, DipSW, or CQSW).

• Registered with Social Work England with a minimum of two years post-qualification experience, ideally in children's social work.

• In-depth knowledge of child protection legislation and pre-birth protocols.

• Valid Enhanced DBS check.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills in sensitive contexts.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a child safety focus.