Job Description

SW Locums are looking to fill a demand for a Social Worker required to work within a Team holding Child in Need, Child Protection and court work in Plymouth.

Minimum of three days a week in the office.

You must have Social Work England Registration, Right to work in the UK and Enhanced DBS issued within the pas 12 months.

This is a statutory role whose primary purpose is to safeguard children and young people who have either suffered or who are likely to be at risk of suffering significant harm as defined by the Children Act 1989. This role also encompasses other statutory duties and responsibilities of Children s Social Care as defined by legislation and guidance.

To identify the full range of risks to children and help manage those risks;
ensure proportionate intervention, including securing and supporting alternative homes for children, including those in and beyond public care placed with family and friends and for adoption.

Undertaking assessments of need and risk; planning for outcomes, reviewing in line with procedures and applying understanding of the key risk factors affecting child welfare and development. Where required, undertaking specialist assessments within the Criminal Justice arena including:

• Assessing needs and risks through the completion of recognised assessment tools and child protection processes and investigations.
• Whilst the post holder will receive regular supervision they are expected to use their own initiative and skills and to take the appropriate steps to ensure children s safety, develop and action appropriate plans.
• Analysis of the decision-making, the difference between opinion and fact, the role of evidence and the reasoning of any conclusions reached and recommendations made.
• Maintaining timely and accurate case recording in line with practice standards, managing information in line with the Council s policies, procedures and guidance on data protection.

At SW Locums you will benefit from:

• Constant support with your own, vastly experienced and knowledgeable Welsh Speaking consultant.
• Great rates of pay.
• No waffle straight talking, conscientious and informed advice.
• Fastest and accurate payments available.
• Contact available 24/7.
• Access to exclusive vacancies nationwide.
• Free DBS and compliance service.
• Access to on-going training opportunities.
• Industry leading Refer a Friend and Find your own job bonus scheme offering up to £500 for successfully placed referrals.

Terms and conditions apply to our bonus scheme.