Social Worker, Support & Protect, Workington

Qualified Social Worker - Support and Protect Team

• £45.00 + £100 weekly travel expenses
• Workington, Cumbria
• 37 hours p/w
• Hybrid, 2 days work from home

About the role:
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate qualified social worker to join a Support and Protect team based in Workington, Cumbria. You will  be working with children and families on a short- longer term basis, completing assessments and working across the thresholds of Child in Need and Child Protection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake statutory assessments under the Children Act 1989, including Child & Family Assessments.
• Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection Plans, and care proceedings.
• Complete risk assessments and develop outcome-focused care and safety plans.
• Initiate and progress Public Law Outline (PLO) and court proceedings where necessary.
• Prepare high-quality reports for Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences, Core Group meetings, and court.
• Work in partnership with children, families, and multi-agency professionals to safeguard children and promote welfare.
• Undertake direct work with children to understand and reflect their voice in all assessments and planning.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and evidence-based recording in line with statutory requirements and local policy.
• Participate in duty rota and respond to safeguarding concerns as required.
• Attend regular supervision and contribute to team development and service improvement initiatives.

What you need:

• A degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Registered with Social Work England
• At least 3 years PQE direct employment within English Local Authorities
• Completed relevant post-qualifying training
• Enhanced DBS check
• Excellent communication and written skills

 
 
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• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Fostering / Adoption
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• Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
• Occupational Therapist

 
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