Principal Child Protection Social Worker

3 days ago


Newport, Newport, United Kingdom Charles Hunter Associates Full time

We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Child Protection team as the Principal Court Work Social Worker.

ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND

About the team

You will be joining a team that work from a strength-based approach, to ensure they're meeting the needs of young people and their families. This role requires holding up to 10/11 cases, with a focus on court work. You will work with children and their families to assist in decision making for Children to remain at home or return home to their parents. Assessments will need to consider the current risks and protective factors whilst also identifying the likelihood of change within the child's timescales.

About the role

You will need a Social Work degree and a minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience within Family Safeguarding, Child Protection or Children in Need. Previous experience in Front-Line Social Work is essential, and it is mandatory you are confident with court proceedings and have previously undertaken assessment using the DOH Framework of Assessment.

What's on offer?

Salary up to £45,441 (depending on experience)28 days annual leave (raising to 33 days after 5 years of service)High quality training and career developmentHybrid/Flexible working opportunities.Local Government Pension SchemeJob type: Full-time / Permanent

For more information, please get in contact.

Sarah Tomlin,



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