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3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

•Social Worker LAC (Looked After Children) – Hybrid role including court work, working within Luton Borough Council’s Children, Families & Education Services.

•The role involves assessing and supporting children and families, undertaking statutory duties under The Children Act 1989, preparing care plans, and working closely with partner agencies to safeguard children at risk.

•The position includes frequent home visits, court representation, and working with vulnerable and complex cases.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

•Conduct holistic assessments of children and families to determine need, risk, and appropriate interventions.

•Undertake statutory duties, including care proceedings, adoption/permanency planning, and attending court as Council representative.

•Develop SMART care plans and liaise with multi-agency teams.

•Maintain accurate case records in Liquid Logic in compliance with GDPR.

•Provide witness statements and support court proceedings.

•Manage challenging and vulnerable cases with minimal supervision.

•Participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and adhere to professional standards.

•Support career progression pathways within Children’s Services, including acting as a practice teacher for students.

•Promote equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice in service delivery.

Skills/Experience:

•Substantial post-qualification experience in children and family social work.

•Ability to make professional judgements in multi-disciplinary settings.

•Competence in managing complex and high-risk cases, including crisis intervention.

•Strong written and verbal communication, including report writing for court and multi-agency meetings.

•Experience in using social work recording systems (e.g., Liquid Logic).

•Knowledge of legislation, statutory responsibilities, and child development principles.

•Ability to represent the Local Authority in court.

•Ability to influence service delivery and identify gaps in service.

•Leadership and teamwork skills; able to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information:

•The closing date: 25/01/2025.

•Location: Luton.

•Contract: Fixed-term, hybrid working.

•Enhanced DBS Required.

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