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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