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Social Worker
2 weeks ago
Role: Social Worker – Assessment & Child Protection Team
Location: Swindon
Salary: £43,693 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Contract
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Assessment & Child Protection Team based in Swindon. This is a vital role that involves assessing children and families at risk, conducting safeguarding investigations, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for vulnerable children.
The successful candidate will work within a fast-paced, multi-agency environment, completing statutory assessments, managing child protection cases, and making critical decisions to safeguard children.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct statutory assessments under the Children Act 1989, ensuring timely and effective intervention.
- Undertake Child & Family Assessments, evaluating risks and needs to determine the appropriate level of support.
- Manage cases involving Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Looked After Children (LAC), ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines.
- Develop SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound) plans for children and families, ensuring effective intervention and support.
- Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, making informed decisions to protect children from harm.
- Attend and contribute to strategy meetings, Child Protection Conferences, and court proceedings where necessary.
- Work closely with families to provide early help and preventative interventions, reducing the likelihood of escalation.
- Work in partnership with police, health services, schools, and other professionals to ensure a coordinated safeguarding approach.
- Attend multi-agency meetings, sharing information and contributing to joint planning for children and families.
- Advocate for children and families, ensuring that their voices are heard in all decisions affecting them.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records in line with Swindon Borough Council's policies and procedures.
- Ensure all interventions are legally compliant, adhering to Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 and other relevant legislation.
- Contribute to service development by participating in case audits, reflective practice, and team discussions.
Requirements of the Social Worker:
- Degree or Diploma in Social Work (or equivalent)
- Registered with Social Work England
- Proven experience in child protection, assessment teams, or safeguarding services.
- Strong knowledge of Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018, and related legislation.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high professional standards.
- Excellent communication, assessment, and decision-making skills.
- Strong report-writing skills, with experience of preparing court reports and care plans.
Benefits of working with us:
- Competitive pay rates
- Access to training and professional development opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
- Ongoing supervision and case support
Please note, this job is managed by Sanctuary Personnel on behalf of its client.
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