An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a busy Single Point of... Read more
An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a busy Single Point of Access Team. This is a fast-paced role at the front door of children’s services, where you will respond to concerns about children and young people, assess information and determine the most appropriate next steps to promote their safety and wellbeing.
You will work closely with families, schools, health professionals, police and partner agencies to gather and analyse information, identify risk and need, and make timely decisions in line with safeguarding procedures. Responsibilities will include undertaking assessments, contributing to strategy discussions, arranging appropriate referrals, signposting to early help and progressing cases where statutory social work intervention is required.
The role will involve maintaining accurate, clear and timely case records, preparing professional reports and ensuring that children and families are listened to and involved in decisions wherever possible. You will be expected to manage competing priorities, respond sensitively to urgent situations and use professional judgement when considering thresholds, risk and protective factors. Effective communication and partnership working will be essential.
Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. You should have sound knowledge of child protection practice, relevant legislation and statutory guidance, together with experience of assessing children and families, ideally within a front-door, referral or safeguarding environment. We are seeking a resilient and reflective practitioner who can work confidently under pressure, demonstrate strong analytical skills and maintain a child-centred approach.
You will receive regular supervision and opportunities for professional development within a supportive multidisciplinary setting. A commitment to equality, inclusion, anti-discriminatory practice and improving outcomes for children and young people is essential. The successful candidate will also need the ability to travel as required and complete all relevant pre-employment safeguarding checks.
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LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer) Reading Borough Council Primarily Remote Working Initial 2-Day Induction/Training OnsiteCaritas Recruitment is supporting... Read more
LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer)
Reading Borough Council
Primarily Remote Working
Initial 2-Day Induction/Training Onsite
Caritas Recruitment is supporting Reading Borough Council in recruiting an experienced LADO to join their safeguarding service.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled safeguarding professional to take on a key role overseeing and managing allegations against professionals and volunteers who work with children. The position offers predominantly remote working, with attendance required for a two-day induction and training period during the first week.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing allegations against adults working with childrenProviding safeguarding advice and guidance to partner agenciesChairing and facilitating LADO meetingsEnsuring compliance with statutory safeguarding proceduresWorking collaboratively with education, health, police and social care partnersRequirements:
Significant safeguarding experience within children's servicesStrong knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children guidanceExperience in managing allegations processes and multi-agency workingExcellent communication, decision-making and chairing skillsBenefits:
Predominantly remote workingCompetitive rateOpportunity to work within a well-established safeguarding serviceInitial induction and support providedFor more information or to apply, please contact:
Lisa Hallinan Principal Consultant | Caritas Recruitment
[email protected]
07469 676076
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Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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