JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker - Safeguarding Team

Location: Durham, UK
Salary: £32.73 Hourly
Contract Type: Ongoing, Locum (Part-Time / Full-Time)
Category: Child Safeguarding / Local Authority / Hybrid

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Team in Durham, specialising in child safeguarding. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across Child in Need (CiN), Child Protection (CP), Public Law Outline (PLO), and Court processes, providing vital support to children and families. With flexible working hours and hybrid arrangements, this position allows for a rewarding balance between professional growth and personal life.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible Working: Choose part-time or full-time hours to suit your lifestyle.

• Hybrid Work Model: Blend remote and office-based work for optimal productivity.

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £32.73 per hour, recognising your professional expertise.

• Professional Development: Gain diverse experience in child safeguarding and expand your skill set.

• Varied Work Settings: Engage in dynamic, challenging cases to strengthen your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Children & Families assessments and prepare high-quality reports.

• Chair Core Groups and Child in Need meetings, ensuring agreed actions are implemented.

• Prepare and maintain detailed reports and care plans for Children in Care.

• Participate in PLO meetings and contribute to planning and review processes.

• Present evidence in Court settings as required.

• Engage directly with children and families involved in CiN, CP, PLO, and Court processes.

• Stay up to date with current legislation, guidance, and safeguarding best practices.

• Undertake additional duties as directed by your manager.

Person Specification