Pontefract Locality Social Worker

2 months ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for Wakefield Metropolitan District Council based in Pontefract.
This is a temporary Children's Social Worker role within the Locality Team.

In this role you will benefit from a competitive hourly rate of up to £38 per hour umbrella, dependent on experience whilst having the opportunity to work in a professional and vibrant environment. This is a hybrid role with 4 days in the office and 1 from home.

Working within the Locality Team includes but is not limited to:

* Holding a caseload of children subject to Child Protection Plans and Children in Need under Section 17 of the Children's Act of 1989
* Undertaking Initial Assessments under Section 17 of the Children's Act of 1989
* Undertaking Core Assessments and Child Protection Enquiries under Section 47 of the Children's Act of 1989
* Undertaking assessments using the Common Assessment Framework
* Completion of Section 7 and Section 37 reports requested by Family Courts
* Carrying out home visits for monitoring purposes/ to promote the welfare of and to safeguard the children
* Liaising/Working close with partnership agencies to support the families and meet the children/young peoples needs
* Producing Initial Child Protection Conference reports
* Convening and chairing Core Group Meetings
* Initiating and implementing Child Protection Plans
* Completion of Care Proceedings
* Applying for and obtaining Emergency Protection Orders
* Preparing and presenting case conference reports
* Completing/reviewing/implementing CIN plans
* Chairing Children in Need meetings

For this position you will need hold a recognised social work qualification and be SWE registered, as well as have at least 3 years post qualifying experience.

If you are interested in this position or know someone who is then please call Sophie Donkin at Eden Brown on (phone number removed) or email

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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