Social Worker, Support & Protect

Qualified Social Worker - Support and Protect Team

£45.00 + £100 weekly travel expenses

• Carlisle, Cumbria
• 37 hours p/w
• Hybrid, 2 days work from home

We are looking fora dedicated and compassionate qualified social worker to join a Support and Protect team based in Carlisle, Cumbria.

You will beworking with children and families on a short- longer term basis, completing assessments and working across the thresholds of Child in Need and Child Protection.

• Undertake statutory assessments under the Children Act 1989, including Child & Family Assessments.
• Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection Plans, and care proceedings.
• Complete risk assessments and develop outcome-focused care and safety plans.
• Initiate and progress Public Law Outline (PLO) and court proceedings where necessary.
• Prepare high-quality reports for Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences, Core Group meetings, and court.
• Work in partnership with children, families, and multi-agency professionals to safeguard children and promote welfare.
• Undertake direct work with children to understand and reflect their voice in all assessments and planning.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and evidence-based recording in line with statutory requirements and local policy.
• Participate in duty rota and respond to safeguarding concerns as required.
• Attend regular supervision and contribute to team development and service improvement initiatives.

• A degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Registered with Social Work England