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Child Protection Assessments Qualified Social Worker
London, Greater London
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London, Greater London Employment Type Locum Band Qualified & Experienced Work Pattern (FT/PT) Full time Required Certifications SWE Date posted 8 days ago
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Ealing Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Social Worker to join the Child Protection & Assessment Team. This role is pivotal in carrying out statutory assessments and initial safeguarding work with children and families. The successful candidate will work within a fast-paced environment to assess risk, initiate interventions, and secure positive outcomes for children at risk of harm.
Key Responsibilities:
Undertake Section 17 (Children in Need) and Section 47 (Child Protection) assessments in line with statutory timescales.
Manage a duty rota and respond to referrals, undertaking initial visits and risk assessments.
Formulate safety plans and escalate cases to legal proceedings where thresholds are met.
Work closely with multi-agency partners including schools, health, police, and early help services.
Prepare and present reports for Initial Child Protection Conferences, strategy discussions, and court where required.
