Social Worker – Child in Need / Child Protection
Location: Bournemouth (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)
Rate: £46.00 per hour
Contract: Locum, Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Bonus: £150 weekly accommodation allowance
Office: 3 days per week
Bournemouth are hiring experienced Child Protection and Child in Need Social Workers, and they’re not messing around. If you’ve got solid frontline experience and you're after a well-paying role with a team that actually does the work, this could be a solid move.
You’ll be based in the office three days a week and pick up a very generous £150 per week to help with accommodation if you're travelling in.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of CIN and CP cases
- Complete Section 47 enquiries and support with ICPCs and Core Groups
- Carry out robust assessments under the Framework for Assessment
- Develop, implement and review Child in Need and Child Protection plans
- Work closely with families, schools, health services and partner agencies
- Maintain accurate case recordings and contribute to court proceedings when necessary
What They’re Looking For
- Social Work England registration
- Strong post-qualified experience in CIN and CP
- Confidence with S17/S47 assessments and multi-agency working
- Willingness to be office-based 3 days per week
- Ability to hit the ground running with minimal handholding
Apply Now!
To apply or find out more, please contact:
Maddie Billingham
01635 226 350
07561 805 654
mbillingham@sheldon-phillips.com
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