Safeguarding Social Worker

Connect2Surrey Surrey County Council

Locum Social Worker - Childrens Services

Family Safeguarding - Court Specialist

Weybridge

In Surrey's Children, Families and Lifelong Learning services, we feel proud to have careers with a purpose, in many different roles, working closely with partners, that support real people and real lives.

Responsibilities:

• Once in post, you're responsible children and young people from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• You will conduct thorough assessments of children and families where there are concerns about abuse or neglect.
• You may gather information from various sources, including the child, family members, schools, healthcare providers and other relevant parties, to evaluate the level of risk and determine appropriate interventions.
• You will develop and implement child protection plans aimed at mitigating risks and ensuring the safety of children.
• For best practise, you will be up to date with modern legislation along with council policy & processes.
• You will ensure all administration, is typed up clearly to a high standard, as to be presented in the court arena.
• You may foster good relationships with legal services and local family courts to manage efficient and effective legal planning meetings, public law outlines & court proceedings, where attempts to support children to remain within their families have not been successful.
• You will become an advocate for the best interests of the children within your caseload and ensure that safeguarding measures are effectively implemented.
• You'll aim to engage in preventative work, such as delivering training & awareness-raising initiatives within communities, schools and other settings to promote early identification of risks and improve safeguarding practices.

Essential Requirements:

• Must have degree in Social Work & completion of ASYE
• Must have 3 Years accumulative permanent experience in an English LA
• Must have 3 Years experience, working with Children & Families
• Must be registered with SWE
• Must be willing to process an Enhanced DBS if offered. (N/A if on DBS Online Update Service)
• Must have full UK drivers license with access to own car(Surrey CC is a rural county, therefore use of personal care is essential)A commitment to upholding the highest standards of professional ethics and integrity.

Candidates who do not meet the essential requirements will not be progressed.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Annual Leave entitlement.
• Access to Pension scheme.
• Ability to apply for any Surrey County Council Permanent role, from day one.

Should your skillset meet the criteria, please forward a copy of your CV to;

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Connect2Surrey is a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.