Your new company

• Children in Need (CIN)
• Child Protection Plans (CP)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Section 20 accommodation
• Pre-proceedings and care proceedings

Your new role

• Manage complex caseloads involving CIN, CP, LAC, and court work
• Lead and contribute to multi-agency planning and review meetings
• Undertake direct work with children and families using solution-focused approaches
• Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, courts, and panels
• Maintain accurate and timely case records
• Support exploitation and missing functions, including return home interviews
• Work flexibly, including outside office hours when required

What you'll need to succeed

• In-depth understanding of children’s legislation and statutory guidance
• Experience in child protection, looked after children, and court proceedings
• Familiarity with assessment and intervention models
• Knowledge of equal opportunities and diversity in practice
• Ability to incorporate research and theory into practice

• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure
• Skilled in conflict resolution and direct work with children
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice
• Confident in using professional authority appropriately
• Ability to work autonomously and seek supervision when needed

What you'll get in return

• Competitive pay
• Low case loads
• Access to FREE CPD training sessions run monthly by Hays
• Quick and Easy Registration Process
• Free DBS Service
• Referral Scheme, £250 for each referral placed
• Access to both nationwide and global social work opportunities

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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