Social Worker - Children and Families

Who You Are

You are a dedicated and experienced social worker passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people. You thrive in complex situations, effectively balancing support and control while working across multi-disciplinary teams. As a leader and mentor, you set standards, coach others, and are committed to continuous personal and professional development.

What the Job Involves

• Managing and resolving challenging and complex cases in line with statutory requirements.
• Assessing and handling higher levels of risk, working within multi-agency systems.
• Coaching and mentoring student social workers and colleagues.
• Investigating allegations of neglect or abuse and managing child protection proceedings.
• Preparing reports and legal documents for court proceedings.
• Developing and implementing care/protection plans and supervising children under council care.
• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date, and thorough case records.
• Fostering partnerships with families and professionals, overcoming resistance to social care involvement.
• Providing expertise in your specialist field, advocating best practices, and engaging in ongoing research.

Skills

• Case management
• Risk assessment and management
• Multi-disciplinary teamwork
• Coaching and mentoring
• Investigative and analytical skills
• Effective communication
• Report and document preparation
• IT system proficiency
• Partnership building
• Evidence-based plan development