Frontline Children’s Social Worker – Rapid Assessments

Community Care Live; Scotland; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Leaders in Care is recruiting a Social Worker for a local authority’s Initial Response Team in the West of Scotland. You’ll assess risk, determine the right support, and work at pace to protect children.

A recognised social work qualification and SSSC registration are essential, with a proven background in safeguarding and family engagement. If you’re passionate about fast-moving frontline child protection, you’ll thrive in this role contributing to timely decisions and clear judgments that keep

Qualifications

• This role requires a recognised social work qualification and SSSC registration.
• Experience in children's services and safeguarding is essential.
• Strong, child-centred approach to assessment and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Assess risk and determine appropriate support for families.
• Build relationships with families and colleagues in a fast-paced team.
• Contribute to safeguarding decisions and front-line child protection processes.

Skills

Assessment skills

Safeguarding

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Leaders in Care is recruiting a Social Worker for a local authority’s Initial Response Team in the West of Scotland. You’ll assess risk, determine the right support, and work at pace to protect children.

A recognised social work qualification and SSSC registration are essential, with a proven background in safeguarding and family engagement. If you’re passionate about fast-moving frontline child protection, you’ll thrive in this role contributing to timely decisions and clear judgments that keep