Children Social Worker CP

Synopsis: Tradewind Social Care are currently recruiting for Qualified Children's Social Worker for the Child Protection and Children in Need Team for Doncaster Council - DN12 1JD

Provide a local professional social care service for children, young people and families in need.

Main duties:

• To undertake procedurally compliant assessments and section 47 enquiries that clearly identify levels and types of risk or need based on documented evidence
• To record and analyse information gathered during the process of social care assessment in line with the case recording policy, local and national guidance and best practice principles
• To undertake assessments in such a way as to lead to clear associated plans that address the issues identified for children in Doncaster
• To practice with a clear understanding of the relevant legislative principles, an up to date knowledge of research, emerging case law and best practice guidance
• Engage with children, their carers and families in such a way as to clearly understand their circumstances, wishes and feelings and form conclusions which direct longer term interventions focussed on the best interests of the child
• To have involvement in the process of taking and recording children's contacts and referrals, contributing to achieving a full understanding of the issues being referred, the relative urgency, the level of risk or need and the action needed in individual cases
• Assist in the provision of court statements and prepare reports that may be required by the courts and bodies in connection with children's services.

Essential Skills & Experience needed:

• MUST have 2+ years' post qualifying experience CP within a local authority
• Diploma in social work or equivalent qualification
• Be registered with Social Work England SWE
• Clear Enhanced DBS check
• 37 hour week

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