Social Worker - Child Protection
Core
Conduct assessments of children and families to identify risks, develop child protection plans, and intervene in crises to ensure immediate safety.
Role type
Child Protection Social Worker
Builds
Child protection plans and case management for at-risk children and families
Domain
Social work / Child protection
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
statutory visits, multi-agency collaboration, crisis intervention, case record management, court proceedings participation, family advocacy, inter-agency liaison, care plan monitoring
Preferred skills
post-qualified experience, degree level qualification in Social Work
Technologies
none
Responsibilities
Conduct assessments of children and families to identify risks and needs; Develop and implement child protection plans in collaboration with multi-agency teams; Undertake statutory visits and maintain accurate, up-to-date case records; Intervene in crisis situations to ensure the immediate safety of children; Attend and contribute to child protection conferences, core groups, and court proceedings; Work closely with families to promote positive change and improve outcomes for children; Liaise with schools, health professionals, police, and other agencies to coordinate support; Provide written reports and evidence for legal proceedings when required; Monitor and review cases regularly to ensure progress and compliance with care plans; Advocate for the rights and welfare of children and young people.
