Social Worker Child Protection

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 ..... full job details .....