Child Protection Social Worker

Quid, Inc.; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Newport is seeking an experienced Child Protection Social Worker to conduct assessments and support families. The role involves developing care plans, collaborating with various agencies, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Social Work, be registered with Social Care Wales, and possess strong skills in communication and assessment. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Access to ongoing training and development

Employee assistance program

Twice weekly payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

Refer a Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Care Wales.
• Proven experience in child protection or a related field.
• Strong understanding of child protection legislation and best practices.
• Excellent communication and assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and investigations for child protection.
• Develop and implement care plans to safeguard children.
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams including health and education.
• Provide expert advice and support to families.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Decision-making

Child Protection Knowledge

Stress Management

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Child Protection Social Worker - Newport Council

Newport

Job Title: Social Worker – Child Protection
Location: Newport Council
Rate: £38 per hour

An exciting role has become available at the Newport Council. They are looking for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join their Child Protection team.

What will your responsibilities be?

In this role, you will conduct assessments and investigations to identify children at risk of harm. You will develop and implement care plans to protect children and support families. Working collaboratively with multi-agency teams, including health, education, and law enforcement, will be essential. You will provide expert advice and support to families and carers, maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, and participate in case conferences, court proceedings, and other relevant meetings.

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to gain experience in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance program and wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications and Experiences:

You must have a degree in Social Work and registration with Social Care Wales. Proven experience in child protection or a related field is essential. You should have a strong understanding of child protection legislation and best practices, along with excellent communication, assessment, and decision-making skills. The ability to work under pressure and manage a complex caseload is crucial. Additionally, you should be committed to continuous professional development.

Benefits include:

• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us*

How to apply?

If this job is for you, feel free to click apply below or if you want to learn more about it, please contact 0345 241 9590.

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Reasonable Adjustments:

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