Impactful Child Protection Social Worker | Flexible Growth

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development and training

Employee assistance program

Professional networking

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking a Social Worker in Blackpool specializing in Child Protection. You will assess and manage cases to safeguard children and work with families to achieve positive outcomes in the local community.

You will collaborate with educators, healthcare professionals, and law enforcement, maintain detailed case records, and support ongoing professional development within a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• BA/MA in Social Work
• Registration with Social Work England
• Experience in child protection or related fields
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse families
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a commitment to safeguarding children

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks
• Develop and implement intervention plans tailored to individual family circumstances
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including educators, healthcare professionals, and law enforcement
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of casework activities and progress
• Provide support and guidance to families, empowering them to achieve sustainable solutions

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding focus

Education

BA/MA in Social Work

Job description

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking a Social Worker in Blackpool specializing in Child Protection. You will assess and manage cases to safeguard children and work with families to achieve positive outcomes in the local community.

You will collaborate with educators, healthcare professionals, and law enforcement, maintain detailed case records, and support ongoing professional development within a flexible working environment.