Advanced Social Worker – Safeguarding & Children

London Borough of Hounslow; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Hounslow is seeking an Advanced Social Work Practitioner to lead safeguarding and support for children and families. You will work on evidence-based assessments, care planning and delivering interventions for children subject to Child Protection Plans within a legal framework.

Join a team focused on reducing risk and improving long-term outcomes, with opportunities for professional development and cross-agency collaboration in a diverse London borough.

Qualifications

• Essential for the role: Enhanced DBS is required.

Responsibilities

• Keep children safe by undertaking or contributing to child protection investigations and providing clear assessments and recommendations.
• Assess the needs of children and families, including pre-birth assessments, ensuring their views are considered.
• Work collaboratively with professionals across Children's Services and other multi-disciplinary teams to deliver effective plans.
• Produce high-quality verbal and written reports for meetings and legal proceedings.
• Gather information through interviews, observations, and engagement with families and partner agencies.
• Develop, implement, and review care and protection plans within statutory frameworks, including child protection and pathway plans.
• Fulfil statutory responsibilities, such as visiting children, arranging reviews, and preparing court reports.
• Conduct ongoing, evidence-based assessments of complex needs and risks to ensure robust safeguarding.

Skills

People person

Clear communicator

Collaborative work

IT systems

Prioritisation

Resilience

Job description

London Borough of Hounslow is seeking an Advanced Social Work Practitioner to lead safeguarding and support for children and families. You will work on evidence-based assessments, care planning and delivering interventions for children subject to Child Protection Plans within a legal framework.

Join a team focused on reducing risk and improving long-term outcomes, with opportunities for professional development and cross-agency collaboration in a diverse London borough.