Children in Care Social Worker – Frontline Safeguarding

BCP Council; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Local Government Pension

Relocation scheme (subject to approval

Full induction and Practice Education

Regular supervision and manageable cas

Flexible working in refurbished office

Job summary

BCP Council is recruiting for a permanent social work post in our Safeguarding and Early Help department. You will work with Children in Care Teams to develop care plans, collaborating with carers, families and partner agencies to secure the best outcomes for around 500 children and care-experienced young adults.

This frontline safeguarding role requires registration with Social Work England, mentoring experience and willingness to travel across the area.

Qualifications

• Experience handling complex referrals and high caseloads.
• Strong analytical, decision-making and conflict resolution skills.
• Reflective, proactive and resilient approach to safeguarding work.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain care plans that meet each child's needs.
• Collaborate with carers, families and agencies on children's care and support.
• Ensure each child in care receives the best possible care.
• Travel across the BCP area for required duties.

Skills

Managing complex referrals

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

Social Work England registration

Job description

BCP Council is recruiting for a permanent social work post in our Safeguarding and Early Help department. You will work with Children in Care Teams to develop care plans, collaborating with carers, families and partner agencies to secure the best outcomes for around 500 children and care-experienced young adults.

This frontline safeguarding role requires registration with Social Work England, mentoring experience and willingness to travel across the area.