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Social Worker Child Protection

Job Posted: 40 minutes ago

Salary: £ 36 - 38 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: L36, Huyton, Knowsley

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Child Protection Social Worker
Knowsley Council
Up to £38 per hour
Knowsley Council is seeking experienced and dedicated Child Protection Social Workers to join our team on a contract basis. If you are passionate about safeguarding children and have a proven track record in complex child protection cases, we want to hear from you. This is a vital opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families within the Knowsley borough.
Key Responsibilities
As a Child Protection Social Worker in Knowsley, your role will be centered on providing high-quality, effective social work services.
  * Manage a complex and demanding caseload focused on Child Protection and Looked After Children.
  * Conduct thorough single assessments and statutory visits to children and families.
  * Develop and implement comprehensive Child Protection Plans and Care Plans.
  * Prepare and present accurate, high-quality reports for Child Protection Conferences, Permanence Planning Meetings, and Court proceedings.
  * Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, including health, police, and education, to ensure a coordinated response to risk.
  * Participate in supervision, training, and continuous professional development (CPD).
  * Maintain accurate and timely case recordings using electronic systems.
What We're Looking For
  * Social Work Qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW).
  * Current Social Work England registration (essential).
  * Significant post-qualifying experience in a frontline statutory Child Protection team.
  * Extensive knowledge of relevant childcare legislation and local authority processes.
  * Ability to work autonomously, prioritize effectively, and manage high-risk situations

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