QSW - Child Protection

4SocialWork

Job Description

Candidates are required to hold a clear enhanced CRB, references covering the last 5 years and a full CV covering and explaining any gaps in your employment history and also having the reasons for leaving previous posts.

To assess, identify levels of risk and need and deliver protective or
supportive services for children at risk or in need.

To promote the welfare of children in need with particular regard for
their age, sex, health, race, religion, culture and life experience.

To accommodate children and young people and initiate care proceedings
when appropriate.

To implement care plans, including arrangements for funding and ensuring
that the cost of provision remains within agreed budgets.

To ensure that all expenditure on cases is properly authorised and
recorded and that cases with financial packages are regularly monitored
and reviewed.

To monitor and review the implementation of, and to provide continuing
advice, support and social work services to children and young people,
their families and their carers.

To produce court statements and when required, give evidence in court on
behalf of the Local Authority in Family Proceedings Court and any other
court within Family Division as required.

To provide verbal and written reports to Child Protection conferences,
strategy meetings, planning meeting and reviews.

To take responsibility for managing an individual caseload, having
regard to the relative needs of all service users and ensuring an
effective use of time and resources.

To attend and make use of supervision and staff appraisals.

To maintain and develop up to date relevant skills and knowledge of
current legislation, policy and social work practice, through training
as required or agreed by Team Manager.

To contribute through team meetings and organisational events to the
development of the Assessment and Child in Need Service.

To participate in the development and implementation of performance
indicators and quality service standards.

To maintain accurate and up to date electronic case records in line with
Departmental policies and procedures.

To act as duty officer on a rota basis and as required by the Team
Manager. The duty social worker is responsibly for dealing with
emergencies, which arise on allocated cases when the allocated worker is
unavailable.

To report any concerns about abuse or malpractice by colleague, in line
with the Council's Whistle Blowing Policy.

To ensure that all legislation and local council policies regarding
Health and Safety are adhered to.

These activities may be varied from time to time to meet the changing
needs of the service.

Candidates need to be registered with the General Social Care Council.

Can you please provide your full postal address and contact telephone number, to enable 4 Social Work to provide a speedy response to your enquiry and contact you regarding vacancies we have available that match your criteria.

Upon registering with 4 Social Work you will need to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, certificates of qualifications, 3 forms of Identity (1 must be registered to your current address), Overseas police check if applicable and proof of National Insurance.

Unless candidates have had a years’ most recent experience do not apply!

We offer a loyalty bonus of up to £1,200 per annum for successful candidates.
Please send your CV to enquiries@4socialwork.com or call us on 0845 604 4445.

Email CV, CRB, GSCC registration and 5 years references to enquiries@4socialwork.com