Impactful Child Protection Social Worker

mbi Medical Ltd

England

On-site

GBP 33,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

mbi Medical Ltd is seeking a qualified social worker to undertake assessments within the required timescales and to identify risk and need for children on a child protection plan. The role involves delivering protective or supportive services and working in partnership with parents and other agencies to improve outcomes.

The post requires developing care plans with children, families and providers, initiating care proceedings when appropriate and providing court statements when needed to

Responsibilities

To undertake Assessments within the required timescales in accordance with the Framework.
To assess, and identify levels of risk and need and deliver protective or supportive service for children with a child protection plan.
To implement care plans by working in partnership with parents and colleagues from other agencies to effect better outcomes for children with Child Protection plans.
To accommodate children and young people and initiate care proceedings when appropriate
To formulate care plans in partnerships with children and young people, their families and other providers of care and assistance based on these assessments.
To produced courts statements and when required, give evidence in court on behalf of the Local Authority
To promote the welfare of children in need with particular regard to their age, sex, health, race, religion, culture and life experience as appropriate.
To provide verbal and written reports to child protection conferences, strategy meetings, planning meetings and reviews
To maintain and develop up to date relevant skills and knowledge of current legislation, policy and social work practice.
To use information technology systems to carry out duties.
To take responsibility for managing an individual caseload, having regard to the relative needs of all service users and ensuring an effective use of time and resources.
To attend and actively make use of supervision and performance appraisal
To contribute through team meetings and organizational events to the development of the service.
To maintain accurate and up to date electronic case records in line with policies and procedures
To ensure that all expenditure on cases is properly authorized and recorded, and that cases with financial packages are regularly monitored and reviewed.
To act as duty office on a rota basis and as required by line management
To report any concerns about abuse or malpractice by colleagues in line with the Council’s Whistle Blowing Policy
To ensure that all legislation and local council polices regarding Health and Safety are adhered to.
These activities may be varied from time to time to meet the changing needs of the service.

Job description

The post requires developing care plans with children, families and providers, initiating care proceedings when appropriate and providing court statements when needed to

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