Childrens Social Worker

We are working closely with local authority in Herefordshire to assist with the appointment of a Childrens Social Worker, on a 3.5-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration., The Children's Social Worker - Social Care Qualified plays a key role within Herefordshire Council's Children with Disabilities Team, delivering high-quality, child-centred social work services to children and young people with disabilities and their families. Working within a restorative and relationship-based practice model, the postholder undertakes statutory assessments, develops outcome-focused care and support plans, and coordinates services that promote the safety, wellbeing, independence, and inclusion of children with additional needs.,

• Manage a caseload of children and young people with disabilities, ensuring timely and effective delivery of statutory social work services.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments of children, young people, and their families in accordance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and council procedures.
• Identify risks to children and take appropriate safeguarding action to ensure their safety and welfare.
• Undertake Child in Need, Child Protection, Looked After Children, and Care Proceedings work where required.
• Represent the service at child protection conferences, review meetings, strategy discussions, and court proceedings where appropriate.
  
  Degree in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work (DipSW), CQSW, or an equivalent recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England.
Essentials:
• Minimum of three years' post-qualifying experience in children's social work.
• Significant post-qualification experience working with children, young people, and families within children's social care.
• Sound knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004, Care Act 2014 (where applicable), Working Together to Safeguard Children, SEND legislation, and other relevant statutory guidance.
• Strong understanding of child development, disability, safeguarding, and child protection practice.