Social Worker – Pre-Birth Team

• Hourly Salary: Earn an impressive £30.57 per hour, giving you financial flexibility and reward for your commitment and expertise in social work.
• Flexibility: Enjoy the choice of full-time or part-time hours, allowing you to balance work and life more effectively and accommodate personal commitments.
• Professional Growth: Working with a range of partners and agencies provides invaluable experience and learning opportunities to further your career in social work.
• Locum Work Benefits: Experience the variety and freedom that come with locum work, providing diverse environments and new challenges to keep every day interesting.

• Undertake pre-birth assessments in accordance with statutory guidance, identifying risks and strengths within families to ensure the best outcomes for children.
• Develop and implement robust child protection and safety plans, considering Public Law Outline where necessary to protect vulnerable children.
• Collaborate closely with midwives, health visitors, hospitals, legal services, and other partner agencies to ensure comprehensive support for families.
• Attend and contribute to Child Protection Conferences, Legal Gateway Meetings, and Family Group Conferences, advocating for the child’s best interests.
• Support parents through early intervention by offering guidance and connecting them with necessary services for their wellbeing.
• Prepare clear and evidence-based reports for court proceedings and case conferences, maintaining high professional standards.
• Ensure permanency planning where assessments indicate that the child cannot safely remain in the care of birth parents.
• Conduct direct work with families, incorporating techniques such as motivational interviewing, parenting support, and capacity-to-change assessments.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive case records, adhering to Social Work England Code of Practice.

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