Locum Social Worker

Connect2SocialWork are urgently looking for experienced Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join a Child Protection Team in DorsetThe benefits of this Social Worker role:Hybrid workingGreat teams to work inLaptop and training providedLow case loadRole Responsibilities:As a Child Protection Practitioner, you will be working in a multi-agency child protection team with families who are subject to complex Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, pre-proceedings, and court proceedings to:Deliver the service in accordance with statutory responsibilities set out in the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislationUndertake assessments of children''s needs in accordance with Directorate policies and proceduresCreate effective plans which are reviewed in a timely mannerPromote and safeguard the welfare of childrenProvide support, information, and advice to families to help parents become more self-reliantPrepare reports for courts and various meetings, presenting to a variety of professionals in different settings, and attend to give evidence in legal proceedings as requiredChair multi-agency meetings that support the development and review of plansMaintain essential records, input, and maintain records on the core computer system as requiredWork alongside the Lead Family Help Practitioner, providing child protection expertise and leading on statutory workUndertake direct work with children and families to progress the planUndertake specialist assessments once training ..... full job details .....