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Key ResponsibilitiesManage Child in Need, Child Protection and Court casesComplete assessments, Section 47 investigations and risk analysesUndertake statutory visits and direct work with children and familiesDevelop, implement and review safety and intervention plansChair and contribute to multi-agency meetings, Core Groups and Child Protection ConferencesPrepare court reports, statements and legal documentationSupport Looked After Children and permanence planningMaintain accurate case recordings and meet statutory timescalesWork in accordance with the Children Act 1989/2004 and Working Together to Safeguard ChildrenRequirementsSocial Work England registrationQualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW, BA or MA Social Work)Experience within Children's Safeguarding, Child Protection or Family Support teamsStrong assessment, court work and multi-agency working skillsWhy Work With Davina & Caritas?23 years' recruitment experience supporting Social Workers across the UKHonest, straightforward advice on teams, culture, rates and opportunitiesNo pressure approach focused on finding the right fit for youBacked by Caritas Recruitment, a trusted specialist with strong local authority partnerships

About the RoleChild in NeedChild ProtectionChildren in CareKey ResponsibilitiesConduct Section 47 enquiries and lead safeguarding investigationsComplete comprehensive Child and Family AssessmentsApply evidence-based frameworks such as Signs of Safety to assess and manage riskLead and contribute to multi-agency planning and decision-makingProduce high-quality, analytical reports, including those for courtMaintain timely, accurate and defensible case recordingsBuild strong, purposeful relationships with children and families through relationship-based practiceDemonstrate sound decision-making in complex and high-risk situationsAbout YouProven experience within statutory children's social workStrong working knowledge of Child Protection, CIN, and CIC processesConfidence managing complex caseloads and safeguarding concernsExperience in court work and report writingAbility to work collaboratively across agenciesA genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and familiesWorking ArrangementsDuty week: Full on-site presence required (5 days), on a 1 in 3 week rotaNon-duty weeks: Flexible hybrid working availableWhy Work With Me & Caritas?Supportive, Relationship-First Approach - You'll be guided by Davina Cripps, bringing 23 years' experience and a calm, honest approach to recruitmentHonest & Transparent Communication - Clear updates, genuine feedback, and no unnecessary pressure at any stageInsight That Matters - Real understanding of teams, culture, caseloads, and local authority expectationsAccess to Exclusive Opportunities - Roles often not publicly advertised, matched carefully to your goals and circumstancesA Straightforward, Supportive Recruitment ExperienceGrounded in experience and common senseFocused on what matters to youBuilt around long-term relationships, not quick placementsRecommend a FriendLet's Talk