Childrens Assessment Social Worker

Liquid Personnel is recruiting experienced Childrens Social Workers on behalf of BCP Council to join their highly regarded Assessment Teams based in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Dorset. Following a GOOD Ofsted rating BCP Council continues to invest in its workforce and provide high-quality services for children and families across the region.

About the Role

As part of one of BCPs four Assessment Teams you will play a key role in understanding childrens circumstances and developing effective plans that create positive outcomes for families. Assessment work is fundamental to the success of childrens services placing you at the heart of safeguarding practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing initial single assessments within statutory timescales
• Undertaking continuous assessments from referral through to closure
• Facilitating family network meetings
• Managing complex safeguarding referrals and assessments
• Working closely with families to identify strengths risks and support networks
• Making informed recommendations regarding next steps including closure step-down or transfer to longer-term teams

Why Join BCP Council

• GOOD Ofsted-rated Childrens Services
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Comprehensive induction and Practice Fundamentals support
• Excellent learning and development programmes
• Manageable caseloads and regular supervision
• Flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Potential relocation package available
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme and staff support networks

Requirements

• Social Work England Registration
• Significant frontline safeguarding experience within Childrens Services
• Experience managing complex referrals and assessments
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced assessment environment
• Commitment to delivering positive outcomes for children and families

Why Dorset

Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance while living and working in one of the UKs most desirable coastal locations. Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole offer vibrant communities beautiful beaches and excellent lifestyle opportunities.

Interested

If you are an experienced Childrens Social Worker looking to develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority we would love to hear from you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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