Children Social Worker CP
Doncaster, Doncaster
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Job Summary
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Job Reference:
TWHS396744_1593168384
- Job Type: Temporary
- Date Posted: 2020-06-26
- Location:
Doncaster, Doncaster
- Job Status: FullTime
- Closing Date: 2020-08-25
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Tradewind Social Care Recruitment
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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