Front-Door Children's Social Worker (Safeguarding)

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a busy Single Point of Access Team in Reading. This fast-paced front door role involves responding to concerns about children and young people, assessing information and determining safeguarding actions to promote safety and wellbeing.

You will collaborate with families, schools and professionals to gather information, identify risk, and make timely decisions in line with statutory guidance, carrying out

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with registration in Social Work England.
• Sound knowledge of child protection legislation and safeguarding guidance.
• Experience assessing children and families in front-door or safeguarding settings.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and contribute to strategy discussions.
• Arrange referrals, signpost to early help, and progress cases requiring statutory intervention.
• Prepare professional reports and maintain accurate case records.

Skills

Child protection knowledge

Assessment & risk analysis

Front-door safeguarding experience

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a busy Single Point of Access Team in Reading. This fast-paced front door role involves responding to concerns about children and young people, assessing information and determining safeguarding actions to promote safety and wellbeing.

You will collaborate with families, schools and professionals to gather information, identify risk, and make timely decisions in line with statutory guidance, carrying out