Social Worker - Child Protection - £33.30 per hour

Sheldon Phillips Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker for the Child Protection Team in Derbyshire. The role involves managing a caseload, completing safeguarding enquiries, and delivering evidence-based recommendations to support children and families.

This locum position requires robust Social Work England registration and an enhanced DBS. Office-based work is three days per week, contributing to Children's Services’ safeguarding objectives.

Qualifications

• Social Worker qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Enhanced DBS check will be provided by the agency.

Responsibilities

• Complete Section 47 and Section 17 enquiries.
• Prepare and attend Section 7 and 37 reports; attend court and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Maintain long-term engagement with families and capture the voice of the child.
• Draft conference reports and participate in Core Group meetings.

Skills

Caseload management

Section 47 enquiries

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Social Worker - Child Protection Team - Derbyshire County Council

Location: Derbyshire

Pay/Salary: £33.30 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Derbyshire to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children's Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Derbyshire are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47's and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

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