Hybrid Family Safeguarding Lead Practitioner

National health service; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Family Key Worker to support children, young people, parents and carers. You will manage a caseload, assess needs, plan interventions and coordinate a multi-agency response to safeguard welfare.

You will work with Social Work colleagues on CP/CIN cases, build resilience and promote safeguarding across services. This hybrid role requires commitment to safeguarding and DBS checks where applicable.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Deep understanding of child protection policies and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload from assessment to planning and deliver targeted interventions.
• Coordinate a multi-agency response to cases and support Social Work colleagues on CP and CIN.
• Undertake direct work to improve outcomes for children and families and promote safeguarding.

Skills

Child protection policies

Child development knowledge

Vulnerable children experience

Education

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Family Key Worker to support children, young people, parents and carers. You will manage a caseload, assess needs, plan interventions and coordinate a multi-agency response to safeguard welfare.

You will work with Social Work colleagues on CP/CIN cases, build resilience and promote safeguarding across services. This hybrid role requires commitment to safeguarding and DBS checks where applicable.