1 Month Contract With A Local Authority

To provide high-quality, evidence-based social work interventions for children in care, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development. The role involves supporting and managing complex cases within a settled CIC team, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to the continuous improvement of service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of children in care, ensuring statutory visits, assessments, and care planning are completed on time.
  

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children’s needs, risks, and circumstances.
  

• Develop and implement effective care plans, reviewing progress and outcomes regularly.
  

• Liaise with foster carers, birth families, and relevant professionals to promote positive outcomes.
  

• Ensure all interventions comply with safeguarding policies and procedures.
  

• Identify and respond appropriately to child protection concerns, escalating issues where necessary.
  

• Contribute to multi-agency safeguarding processes, including strategy meetings and child protection conferences.
  

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to junior social workers and other team members.
  

• Contribute to team meetings, case discussions, and professional development activities.
  

• Promote best practice and ensure adherence to statutory and organisational standards.
  

• Prepare reports and attend court hearings as required.
  

• Maintain accurate records and case files in line with organisational policies and statutory requirements.
  

• Ensure compliance with legislation such as the Children Act 1989/2004 and local safeguarding policies.
  

• Contribute to service development initiatives and quality improvement projects.
  

• Keep up to date with developments in social work practice, child welfare, and legislation.
  

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with HCPC registration.
  

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in children’s social care, ideally within a CIC team.
  

• Strong knowledge of statutory frameworks, child protection, and looked-after children legislation.
  

• Excellent assessment, planning, and report-writing skills.
  

• Ability to manage complex cases and make informed decisions.
  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  

• Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff.
  

• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and attachment theory.
  

• Experience working within multi-agency teams.
  

• Bi-weekly Payments
  
• 37 Working Hours Per Week