At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess and support children and families through critical social work interventions.
- Company: Join a diverse team dedicated to making a real difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous holidays, flexible working, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of equality and inclusion in a dynamic workplace.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on families while developing your skills in a rewarding role.
- Qualifications: Qualified social worker with experience in child and family settings.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Job Overview
In this important role, you will be part of a duty rotation of social workers receiving assessments referred by our Multi‑Agency Safeguarding Hub.
You will also lead Section 47 child protection investigations where necessary, all with the support of experienced permanent managers.
The role is critical in ensuring children and families receive thoughtful, evidence‑based assessments that help them identify and make necessary changes, and when required develop a well‑structured plan of intervention to support lasting change.
Responsibilities
- Receive and assess cases referred from the Multi‑Agency Safeguarding Hub.
- Lead and conduct Section 47 child protection investigations.
- Carry out comprehensive child and family assessments in partnership with families.
- Develop and communicate further plans of intervention.
- Collaborate with multi‑agency partners to ensure timely and appropriate support.
Qualifications
- Qualified social worker with current Social Work England registration.
- Completion of ASYE (or equivalent) training.
- Experience working with children and families in a statutory setting.
- Commitment to respectful, proportionate, evidence‑based, child‑focused assessments.
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance up to 32 days, rising with tenure, plus option to purchase additional holiday.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions up to 19.9% of salary.
- Flexible working arrangements (flexi‑time, part‑time, job‑sharing, etc.).
- Employee Assistance Programme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
- Family‑friendly policies and a range of discounts (travel, childcare vouchers, cycle‑to‑work, electric car, etc.).
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are proud of our diverse workforce.
Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave.
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children's assessment social worker in Abingdon employer: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
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