Summary

This is a 2-month contract role with a local authority, offering a pay rate of £22.68 per hour UMB. The purpose of this position is to contribute to the delivery of an effective Children's Social Care Service. The role involves supporting vulnerable children, young people, and families to achieve positive outcomes. The post holder will provide practical, emotional, and social support, contribute to assessments and care planning, identify and respond to risks, and work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

Work directly with children and young people aged 0–25 and their families to support positive outcomes.
Contribute to assessments, care planning, reviews, and interventions using a child-centred approach.
Deliver practical and emotional support to children, young people, and families within their homes and communities.
Support children and families in accordance with Child in Need, Child Protection, Looked After Children, and other statutory care plans.
Promote children's wellbeing, resilience, self-esteem, and emotional development.

Experience working with children, young people, and families in a social care, education, health, youth work, or community setting.
Experience supporting vulnerable children and families facing complex challenges.
Experience identifying safeguarding concerns and following child protection procedures.

Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Social Care, Childcare, Youth Work, Health & Social Care, Education, or a related field.
Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to children's services.

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