Social Worker

Child protection: Identifying children at risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation or significant harm.

Assessments: Conducting child and family assessments to understand children's needs, risks and family circumstances.

Case management: Managing a caseload of children and families, maintaining accurate records and reviewing cases regularly.

Safeguarding plans: Developing and implementing child protection and family support plans.

Home visits: Visiting children and families to assess their safety and living conditions.

Multi-agency working: Collaborating with schools, police, healthcare professionals and other safeguarding agencies.

Court proceedings: Preparing reports, presenting evidence and contributing to care proceedings when required.

Family support: Working with parents and carers to improve parenting capacity and achieve positive outcomes for children.

Risk management: Identifying safeguarding concerns and taking appropriate action to protect children.

Permanence planning: Supporting decisions about children's long-term care, including reunification, kinship care or adoption