Consultant Social Worker

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in children's services is seeking a qualified children's social worker to conduct assessments and develop plans that ensure the welfare of children and families. The role involves managing complex cases, collaborating with multi-agency partners, and responding to crisis situations. Applicants must have proven experience in statutory social work and be registered with Social Work England.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in statutory children’s social work.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads effectively.
• Familiarity with safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families.
• Develop and implement outcome-focused plans for child safety.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies for coordinated support.

Skills

Assessment

Intervention

Multi-agency working

Crisis management

Professional judgment

Education

Professional social work qualification

Social Work England registration

Job description

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• To safeguard and promote the welfare of children by undertaking high-quality assessments, developing effective plans, and delivering interventions that support children and families. The role involves working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure children are protected from harm and supported to achieve positive outcomes.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families, identifying needs, risks, strengths, and protective factors.
  
• Develop and implement outcome-focused plans to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
  
• Manage a caseload of varying complexity, responding to referrals from multiple sources.
  
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies and internal teams to deliver coordinated support.
  
• Participate in a duty rota to respond to crisis situations and support children to remain safely within their families.
  
• Empower families and carers to address challenges affecting their well-being and to achieve sustainable positive change.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Proven experience in statutory children’s social work, particularly in assessment and intervention.
  
• Experience working directly with children and families to effect positive change.
  
• Familiarity with multi-agency working and safeguarding procedures.
  
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and make sound professional judgments under pressure.
  
• Professional social work qualification and being Social Work England registered is essential.
  

Additional information to note

• Working hours: 37 hours per week
  
• A full driving licence is essential.
  
• The role requires an enhanced DBS.
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Proven experience in statutory children’s social work
  
• Familiarity with multi-agency working and safeguarding procedures
  
• Ability to manage complex caseloads
  
• Professional social work qualification and being Social Work England registered