Gateshead is seeking social worker to join there Child Protection Team.
Role Overview
* Holding a caseload of children subject to Child Protection Plans and Children in Need under Section 17
* Undertaking Initial Assessments under Section 17
* Undertaking Core Assessments under Section 47
* Undertaking Child Protection Enquiries under Section 47
* Undertaking Pre-Birth Assessments under Section 47
* Undertaking Parenting Assessments
* Undertaking assessments using the Common Assessment Framework
* Undertaking Risk Assessments
* Completion of Section 7 reports requested by Family Courts
* Completion of Section 37 reports requested by Family Courts
* Providing Section 17 support to families and children in need
* Carrying out home visits for monitoring purposes/ to promote the welfare of and to safeguard the children
* Liaising/ Working close with partnership agencies to support the families and meet the children/ young peoples needs
* Producing Initial Child Protection Conference reports
* Convening and chairing Core Group Meetings
* Initiating and implementing Child Protection Plans
* Initiating Care Proceedings
* Completion of Care Proceedings
* Applying for and obtaining Emergency Protection Orders
* Organising/managing packages of care
* Preparing and presenting case conference reports
* Completing/reviewing/implementing CIN plans
* Chairing Children in Need meetings
* Attending court and giving evidence when required
Requirements:
* Social Work England registration.
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Full UK driving license.
* Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent).
* Minimum of 2 years' experience as a social worker within children's services.
Interested? Send your CV to Adarsh Parihar at or call 020 8152 8922.
Benefits:
* DBS check covered
* Referral bonuses
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated consultant support
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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