Summary: The role of a Social Worker in the Support and Protect Team involves evaluating the needs and risks of individuals and families to provide tailored support and protection. Responsibilities include creating care plans, offering emotional support, advocating for clients, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive safeguarding measures. The position requires managing a caseload and maintaining accurate records while adhering to legal and organizational standards. A social work qualification and relevant experience are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate the needs, risks, and strengths of individuals and families.
• Create detailed care plans tailored to meet specific client needs.
• Offer emotional support, counselling, and guidance to clients.
• Assist clients in accessing necessary services such as healthcare and housing.
• Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure they receive appropriate services.
• Investigate reports of abuse, neglect, or safeguarding concerns.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to implement safeguarding measures.
• Collaborate with professionals to provide comprehensive support.
• Manage a caseload of clients with regular follow-ups and reviews.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and interventions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training.

Key Skills:

• Social work qualification.
• SWE registration.
• Clear and enhanced DBS.
• 2 years of court work experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and policies.
• Organizational skills for managing caseloads and documentation.
• Emotional resilience and empathy.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Salary (Rate): £50

City: Carlisle

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other