Social Worker - Positive Futures (CWCF)

SILVER BLUE SERVICES LTD t/a Springday Healthcare; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Springday Healthcare, operated by SILVER BLUE SERVICES LTD, Swindon, is seeking a qualified Social Worker with expertise in child protection. You will assess families, manage cases, and collaborate with schools, police and health services to safeguard children.

You will conduct home visits, develop safeguarding plans and document case notes and court reports. A recognized social work degree with registration is required, along with enhanced DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and safeguarding legislation.
• Experience with Child Protection and Child in Need assessments.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Identifying children at risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation or significant harm.
• Conducting child and family assessments to understand needs, risks and family circumstances.
• Case management of a caseload with accurate records and regular reviews.
• Developing and implementing safeguarding plans with families.
• Carrying out home visits to assess safety and living conditions.
• Collaborating with schools, police, health services and other agencies.

Skills

Child protection knowledge

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Case management

Multi-agency collaboration

Conflict resolution

Empathy and resilience

Time management

Education

Social Work degree

DipSW or CQSW

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Company: SILVER BLUE SERVICES LTD t/a Springday Healthcare

Child protection: Identifying children at risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation or significant harm.

Assessments: Conducting child and family assessments to understand children's needs, risks and family circumstances.

Case management: Managing a caseload of children and families, maintaining accurate records and reviewing cases regularly.

Safeguarding plans: Developing and implementing child protection and family support plans.

Home visits: Visiting children and families to assess their safety and living conditions.

Multi-agency working: Collaborating with schools, police, healthcare professionals and other safeguarding agencies.

Court proceedings: Preparing reports, presenting evidence and contributing to care proceedings when required.

Family support: Working with parents and carers to improve parenting capacity and achieve positive outcomes for children.

Risk management: Identifying safeguarding concerns and taking appropriate action to protect children.

Permanence planning: Supporting decisions about children's long-term care, including reunification, kinship care or adoption

Child protection knowledge – Understanding child abuse, neglect, domestic abuse, exploitation and safeguarding procedures. Assessment skills – Ability to assess risks, identify needs and evaluate parental capacity. Communication skills – Communicating effectively with children, families and professionals. Analytical skills – Making informed decisions based on evidence and professional judgement. Report writing – Producing clear assessments, case notes, court reports and safeguarding plans. Case management – Managing competing priorities and maintaining accurate case records. Multi-agency collaboration – Working effectively with police, schools, health services and other agencies. Conflict resolution – Managing challenging situations and difficult conversations with families. Empathy and resilience – Showing compassion while maintaining professional boundaries. Time management – Meeting statutory deadlines and responding promptly to safeguarding concerns. Qualifications and experience Recognized Social Work degree, DipSW or CQSW. Current registration with Social Work England. Experience in statutory children's social care. Knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and relevant safeguarding legislation. Experience undertaking Child Protection and Child in Need assessments. Understanding of looked-after children and care proceedings. Enhanced DBS clearance. Full driving