This is one of three permanent posts in the Support and Protect team at Westmorland and Furness Council. The work is casework with children and families on short and longer-term bases, completing assessments across Child in Need and Child Protection and, where concerns escape, pre-proceedings or court work. The area-based team lets practitioners build local links with families and partner agencies, with access to in-house specialist intervention teams. The role involves regulated activity, so an enhanced DBS check with barred list checks applies.
What the job involves
- Complete child and family assessments
- Work with children and families across Child in Need and Child Protection thresholds
- Work with children and families on short and longer-term bases
- Work within the legal framework of pre-proceedings and court where concerns escape
- Prepare court reports
- Build links with families and partner agencies within local communities
- Draw on in-house specialist intervention teams to support casework
What’s required
Experience
- Experienced social worker
- Strong background in child and family assessments
- Experience preparing court reports
- Experience working across Child in Need, Child Protection and legal planning processes
Skills & knowledge
- Sound understanding of relevant legislation and statutory frameworks
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check with Children's and Adults Barred List check
- Not barred from working in regulated activity with adults and children
What’s offered
- Competitive pension scheme
- Enhanced annual leave allowance
- Perks and discounts schemes
- Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants, armed forces personnel and veterans, and care-experienced applicants under 24 who meet essential criteria
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Level 3 Children's Social worker - WMF3136e employer: Westmorland and Furness Council
Westmorland and Furness Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises collaboration and community impact. Employees benefit from professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and families in Barrow and surrounding areas. With a focus on flexibility and a solution-oriented approach, this role provides a rewarding environment for those passionate about homelessness services.
Contact Details:
Westmorland and Furness Council Recruitment Team
