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Safeguarding | Longstanding Management | Travel Paid | Stable 6-month contract with option of extension

Leaders in Care are currently working with a stable authority in the Channel Islands offering a fantastic rate of £46.50 P/H outside IR35. They are seeking experienced agency safeguarding workers to join their safeguarding teams and support children & families in the area.

Your responsibilities include:

1. Conducting thorough assessments of children and families to identify risks and protective factors.
2. Ensuring the safety and welfare of vulnerable children in line with statutory guidelines.
3. Developing and implementing child protection plans.
4. Working collaboratively with multi-agency professionals such as police, education, and healthcare providers.
5. Attending case conferences, reviews, and court proceedings when necessary.
6. Maintaining accurate, timely case records.
7. Ensuring interventions are child-focused and evidence-based.
8. Responding promptly to safeguarding concerns and making informed decisions to support positive outcomes for children and their families.

Please note that for this role, you will need to pay for your accommodation during the contract, but the authority will arrange and cover the costs for flights at the beginning and end of your contract.

Benefits include:

• A competitive rate of £46.50/hour.
• This post is outside IR35, resulting in increased take-home pay compared to the mainland.
• Manageable caseload with evenly distributed cases.
• Beautiful location in the Channel Islands.
• Subsidised accommodation and paid travel at the start and end of the contract.
• Rare vacancies within a stable service.
• Supportive and experienced management team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with an improving council committed to service enhancement. If you enjoy seeing the positive impact of your work with children and families, this role could be ideal for you.

Note: As this is a statutory role, you must hold a social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.

For more information, please contact Chris at 07401 281738 or email your CV to nathan@leadersincare.co.uk.