Hybrid Social Worker: Child Protection & Through Care

LinsCare; Pershore; Ibrido; GBP 38.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

LinsCare is seeking an experienced Agency Social Worker to join the Children’s Through Care Team in a hybrid role. You will work directly with children, families and carers, undertaking holistic assessments, manage safeguarding risks and contribute to permanence planning to ensure safety and stability for children in care.

You will chair meetings, prepare evidence-based reports for conferences and court proceedings, collaborate with multi‑agency partners, and maintain accurate records while

Competenze

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Experience working within Children’s Social Care, particularly Child Protection and/or Through Care.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory processes and child protection procedures.
• Experience completing assessments, managing risk and developing effective safety plans.
• Knowledge of public law proceedings and court orders, including Care Orders, Supervision Orders, Special Guardianship Orders and Placement Orders.
• A good understanding of permanence planning and achieving stability for children.
• Excellent report‑writing, analytical and multi‑agency working skills.
• The ability to manage a caseload independently while working collaboratively within a supportive team.
• Court experience is highly desirable; however, training and professional support will be provided.

Mansioni

• Undertake direct work with children, parents and carers, ensuring children's wishes, feelings and experiences inform all decisions.
• Complete holistic assessments, identify risks and implement effective safeguarding plans.
• Chair monthly Core Group meetings, contribute to Child Protection Conferences and complete Section 47 enquiries where significant safeguarding concerns arise.
• Develop, implement and review multi-agency plans to safeguard children and achieve positive outcomes.
• Manage complex cases, contribute to permanency planning and support timely decision‑making for children in care.
• Prepare high‑quality, evidence-based reports and recommendations for conferences, court proceedings and other statutory meetings.
• Work effectively with partner agencies, families and professionals to achieve safe and sustainable outcomes.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure all statutory duties, legislation and local policies are followed.
• Attend court and provide evidence where required.

Conoscenze

Registered Social Worker

Child Protection

Safeguarding

Court processes

Formazione

Social Work degree/approved qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

LinsCare is seeking an experienced Agency Social Worker to join the Children’s Through Care Team in a hybrid role. You will work directly with children, families and carers, undertaking holistic assessments, manage safeguarding risks and contribute to permanence planning to ensure safety and stability for children in care.

You will chair meetings, prepare evidence-based reports for conferences and court proceedings, collaborate with multi‑agency partners, and maintain accurate records while