Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for Nottinghamshire County Council. This is a temporary Social Worker role within the District Child Protection Team.

In this role you will benefit from an hourly rate of 38 per hour umbrella, whilst having the opportunity to work in a professional and vibrant environment.

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

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
Undertaking Age Assessments
Providing Section 17 support to families and children in need
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
Applying for and obtaining Emergency Protection Orders
Preparing and presenting case conference reports

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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