Child Protection Social Worker - Barnstaple - Devon - Job - iPeople SC Solutions Limited

iPeople Solutions; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Child Protection Social Worker to join their dynamic team in Barnstaple, North Devon. This role offers a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships with children and families, ensuring their safety and stability. As part of a robust team, you will work under an Ofsted Improvement Plan, contributing to positive change within the community. With a hybrid working model and generous travel expenses, this position is perfect for experienced social workers looking to make a real impact in the lives of children and young people. If you are passionate about social work and ready to take on new challenges, this role is for you.

Benefits

Weekly travel allowance

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in child protection and social work, able to model good practice.
• Strong assessment skills and ability to engage with families.

Responsibilities

• Support children and families to achieve positive outcomes.
• Manage child-in-need and child protection cases effectively.

Skills

Child Protection

Social Work

Family Engagement

Assessment Skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Tools

Case Management Software

Assessment Tools

Job description

iPeople SC Solutions is currently recruiting for Child Protection Social Worker to work for our client based in Barnstaple, North Devon.

£44 per hour and £150 per week expenses (travel/accommodation)

• We are seeking experienced social workers to support our children and young people in North Devon.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to build meaningful and positive relationships with children, young people, and families; working closely with them to achieve positive outcomes that are family led, built on strengths, and achieve safety and stability keeping them safe through their childhood and beyond.
• Currently the Local Authority is working under an Ofsted Improvement Plan therefore we need experienced, robust social workers who have experience of good practice and are able to model this across the service with peers.

About our Teams:

• Our Children and Families teams are responsible for managing child-in-need and child protection cases as well as cases in legal proceedings and looked after children.
• The casework is varied, and you will be working creatively to promote positive change within the home environment.
• Our North Devon teams of Social Workers, ASYE’s and Family Practitioners are managed and supported by Team Managers and Assistant Team Managers.
• To support the children and families teams we have added 3 Specialist Practitioners to support with specialist assessments such as Reg 24’s, VA’s, Pre birth and Parenting Assessments -This supports the throughout within the court arena and allows practitioners to focus on the day to day assessments and interventions with children and families.
• Each team has Family Practitioners who also support with intervention direct work with children.
• Expectation would be for SWs to work to a hybrid model.
• Accessible to the office so that they can forge relationships with colleagues and partnerships.
• You will need to commit to being in Devon every other week for a full week to support duty and support seeing children in a timely manner and working directly with families.

An agreed weekly agency accommodation / commuter travel allowance of up to £150 per week is offered for those living 50 miles or more from their work base.

If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV.

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