Child Protection Social Worker

Position: Child Protection Social Worker (Contract)
Child Protection Social Worker

Wakefield

£35ph

Full Time

Job purpose:

To carry out the role and responsibilities of a key worker for a caseload which will include complex and statutory work
To undertake assessment, planning and reviewing work concerning children in need, children subject to child protection plans and children who are looked after in care using the Signs of Safety model and a child-focused approach in accordance with agreed statutory and service procedures.
To work restoratively with children and young people, families and carers to maintain and develop effective relationships and to help them make informed decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning
To be responsible for analysing information to support the ongoing needs of children, young people and their families and carers
To work directly with children and young people to ensure that assessments and interventions are informed by their views
To maintain and develop effective working relationships with other professionals within the directorate and with partner agencies to ensure integrated, holistic and multidisciplinary approach to the care management and safeguarding of children and young people.
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Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency