Senior Social Worker - Families First Contact And Protection (FFCP)

LinsCare; Catford; Presencial; GBP 51.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Collaborative multi-disciplinary work

Family-centred social work practice

Descripción de la vacante

LinsCare in Catford, London is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Families First Contact and Protection (FFCP) service. Based in Catford, you will assess children's needs, identify safeguarding concerns and coordinate timely interventions within a multidisciplinary team.

You will apply trauma-informed, anti-racist and Signs of Safety approaches, conduct comprehensive Family Help assessments, and develop multi-agency plans to support vulnerable families and safeguard children.

Formación

• A recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience in children's social care and safeguarding.
• Experience conducting comprehensive assessments and managing complex cases.
• Knowledge of child protection and looked after children.
• Experience in MASH, referral, contact or assessment services.
• Excellent report writing, communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to make sound professional judgements and multi-agency plans.
• Strong organisational skills in a busy multidisciplinary environment.

Responsabilidades

• Screen and assess contacts using the service's RAG rating system.
• Undertake triage, gather information and complete MASH checks.
• Carry out family visits and Family Help assessments.
• Make safeguarding decisions and determine need for statutory intervention.
• Develop and coordinate multi-agency support plans.
• Collaborate with children, parents, carers and partners.
• Apply restorative, trauma-informed and Signs of Safety approaches.
• Produce high-quality assessments, reports and case records within timescales.
• Contribute to coordinated, consistent family support.

Conocimientos

Report writing

Communication

Analytical skills

Decision making

Multi-agency coordination

Educación

Social Work qualification

Social Work England registration

Descripción del empleo

Senior Social Worker - Families First Contact and Protection (FFCP)

Location: Catford, London

Pay Rate: £39.04 per hour (Umbrella)

Service Area: Children's Social Care

About the Role

We are currently recruiting an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the innovative Families First Contact and Protection (FFCP) service based in Catford, London.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families through relationship-based, strengths-based and trauma-informed practice.

You will play a key role in assessing the needs of children and families, identifying safeguarding concerns and determining the most appropriate level of support. Using the Family Help Continuum of Need, you will help ensure families receive timely, proportionate interventions, whether through statutory services or community-based resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Screen and assess incoming contacts using the service's RAG rating system.


• Undertake triage, gather relevant information and complete Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) checks.


• Conduct family visits and comprehensive Family Help assessments to identify needs, strengths and risks.


• Make informed professional decisions regarding safeguarding concerns, risk and the need for statutory intervention.


• Develop and coordinate effective multi-agency support and intervention plans.


• Work collaboratively with children, parents, carers and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.


• Apply restorative, trauma-informed, anti-racist and Signs of Safety approaches.


• Produce high-quality assessments, reports and case records within required timescales.


• Contribute to a collaborative service that reduces duplication and ensures families receive consistent, coordinated support.

Essential Requirements

• A recognised Social Work qualification.


• Current registration with Social Work England.


• Significant experience within children's social care and safeguarding services.


• Experience conducting comprehensive assessments and managing complex cases.


• Strong knowledge of child protection, children in need and children looked after.


• Experience working within a MASH, referral, contact or assessment service.


• Excellent report-writing, communication and analytical skills.


• The ability to make sound professional judgements and develop effective multi-agency plans.


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively in a busy, multidisciplinary environment.

Knowledge of the Family Help Continuum of Need and experience of front-door children's services would be advantageous.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will be compassionate, resilient and committed to safeguarding children and supporting families. You will demonstrate professional curiosity, balanced decision-making and a solution-focused approach, while building positive relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.

You will be confident managing competing priorities, working collaboratively with partner agencies and ensuring that children receive the right help at the right time.

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of £39.04 per hour (Umbrella).


• Opportunity to work within an innovative children's social care service.


• Collaborative, multi-disciplinary working environment.


• Opportunity to contribute to progressive, family-centred social work practice.

Mandatory: Must have a UK Passport or a Full Right to Work in the UK

For more information, contact Natasha Haddon