Children’s Social Worker – Supporting Our Children Team

Caritas Recruitment; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join the Supporting Our Children team in Blackpool. You will manage a varied caseload, conduct high-quality assessments, and develop person-centred plans to safeguard children and support families.

You will undertake statutory visits, prepare reports, contribute to child protection processes, attend reviews and court hearings, and maintain accurate case records, working with children, families and partner agencies to

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in children's social care, including safeguarding, is desirable.
• Strong assessment, report-writing and communication skills; ability to manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory visits and prepare detailed reports.
• Contribute to child protection processes and decision making.
• Attend reviews and court hearings as required.
• Maintain accurate, timely case records.
• Collaborate with children, families, schools, health professionals and partner agencies.
• Prioritise risks and advocate for the voices of children and young people.

Skills

Assessment skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join the Supporting Our Children team in Blackpool. You will manage a varied caseload, conduct high-quality assessments, and develop person-centred plans to safeguard children and support families.

You will undertake statutory visits, prepare reports, contribute to child protection processes, attend reviews and court hearings, and maintain accurate case records, working with children, families and partner agencies to