CSW - Social Worker - Assessment and Safeguarding - Qualified

Children’s Social Worker – Assessment & Safeguarding

Job Title: CSW – Social Worker Service Area: Assessment & Safeguarding Department: Children's Services Team: Safeguarding & Social Care – Children in Care & Placements – Family Centres – Contact Service Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 2–3 days in the office Pay Rate: £37.52 per hour (Umbrella)

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Children’s Social Worker to join our Assessment & Safeguarding team within Children's Services.

Working within the Children in Care & Placements service, specifically the Family Centres – Contact Service, you will play a key role in supporting and safeguarding children and young people, ensuring their welfare and best interests remain at the heart of all decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families and has experience working within children's social care.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of children and families, identifying needs, risks and appropriate support.

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

• Support and oversee family contact arrangements, ensuring children's safety and wellbeing.

• Work collaboratively with parents, carers, families and partner agencies.

• Develop, implement and review care and safeguarding plans.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, reports and assessments.

• Attend meetings, contribute to multi-agency discussions and provide professional recommendations.

• Ensure all work complies with relevant legislation, policies and safeguarding procedures.

Requirements

• Recognised Social Work qualification.

• Registration with Social Work England.

• Previous experience within Children's Social Care.

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and assessment processes.

• Experience supporting children in care, placements and family contact services would be advantageous.

• Excellent communication, assessment and report-writing skills.

• Ability to manage a caseload effectively and work collaboratively with multiple professionals.

• Must have a UK passport or a full right work in the UK.

Interested?

If you are a qualified Children's Social Worker looking for your next opportunity and have the skills and experience to make a positive difference to the lives of children and families, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Shivashni Govender at LinsCare