Senior Social Worker (children's) CAP

Corus Consultancy Ltd; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established authority in Worcestershire is seeking dedicated Safeguarding Social Workers to join their committed team. This role focuses on working closely with children and families, ensuring their safety and well-being. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, conducting assessments and supporting families to navigate challenges. With a strong emphasis on timely interventions and permanency planning, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children. Join a supportive environment where your skills will be valued and your contributions recognized.

Qualifications

• Skilled in forming relationships with children and families.
• Experience in undertaking parenting and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support families to address concerns in child protection plans.
• Chair core groups and assess families' progress regularly.

Skills

Social Work

Child Protection

Risk Assessment

Family Support

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Safeguarding Social Workers - Malvern & Worcester

Children are at the heart of everything we do here in Worcestershire.

We are an authority rated 'Good' by Ofsted, and it has been recognized that our Social Workers are skilled at forming relationships with children and their families, engaging in direct work, and maintaining thoughtful records for children.

Within our Safeguarding teams, you will work with children who are subjects of child protection plans, supporting families to address the identified concerns.

You will be well supported by a Specialist Family Support team, and where the trilogy of harm exists, a multi-disciplinary team comprising substance abuse workers, domestic violence workers, and emotional health and well-being workers. You will chair core groups and regularly assess families' progress. When intervention has not been successful, we are committed to ensuring children are raised by their families, with access to a family group conference coordinator and kinship teams to progress assessments of family members.

PLO pre-proceedings was identified as a strength in a recent Ofsted inspection, and you will support families in reducing risks and diverting from court proceedings whenever possible.

You will be skilled in undertaking parenting and risk assessments to inform future planning and timescales, initiating care proceedings when necessary. You will be part of a team that prides itself on adhering to the 26-week timescale in proceedings, ensuring children secure permanence promptly with appropriate plans.

You will be well supported by a stable, permanent management team and colleagues who value the social work role and enjoy working in Worcestershire.

If you are interested in the role, please apply...