Social Worker

Plymouth City Council are looking for a Social Worker to join their Care Proceedings and Child Protection Service. This is a Full-Time Locum Social Work role.

About The Team:

Within this team you will identify the full range of risks to children and help manage those risks; ensure proportionate intervention, including securing and supporting alternative homes for children, including those in and beyond public care placed with family and friends and for adoption.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directing work with children, young people and families in multiple settings/locations, ensuring the child/young person’s voice is central to all case work
• Undertaking assessments of need and risk; plan for outcomes, reviewing in line with procedures and applying understanding of the key risk factors affecting child welfare and development
• Undertaking Court Work

About You:

To apply for this role, you will need knowledge and experience in Child Protection and Children in Care Services. Car Driver and Access to a vehicle is required. BA(Hons) in Social Work and to be registered with Social Work England (SWE).

What’s On Offer?

• £45.00p/h
• Hybrid Working – 2-3 Days a week in Office.

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