Senior Social Worker - CP and Court
Remedy Recruitment Group · Leicestershire · posted 21 days ago
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Our client Leicestershire County Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to work as a CP and Court worker.
Job Purpose
To undertake high-quality statutory social work with children, young people and families, with particular responsibility for complex safeguarding, child protection and court-related work.
The post holder will promote the safety, welfare and best interests of children through effective assessment, analysis, intervention, care planning and review. They will manage a complex caseload and provide professional support, guidance and role modelling to less experienced social workers and other colleagues.
The role requires effective partnership working with children and families, education, health, police, legal services and other agencies. The post holder will contribute to Child Protection processes, Public Law Outline (PLO) activity and care proceedings, ensuring that social work practice is evidence-based, child-centred and compliant with statutory requirements.
Leicestershire County Council's Children and Family Services uses a Signs of Safety practice framework and places strong emphasis on purposeful practice, professional development and high-quality outcomes for children and families.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Child Protection and Safeguarding
Undertake complex child protection and safeguarding work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, local procedures and professional standards. Assess concerns relating to abuse, neglect, domestic abuse, exploitation and other safeguarding risks. Undertake appropriate assessments and analyse information to identify strengths, risks and protective factors. Develop and implement effective child protection plans and interventions. Ensure that the child's voice, wishes and feelings remain central to assessment and decision-making. Monitor progress and review whether interventions are reducing identified risks. Take appropriate action where circumstances deteriorate or new safeguarding concerns emerge. Work effectively with families while maintaining professional curiosity and appropriate challenge.
- Court and Legal Work
Undertake social work associated with care proceedings and other court-related matters. Work within Public Law Outline (PLO) processes where required. Prepare clear, accurate and evidence-based statements, assessments and reports for court. Gather, analyse and present relevant evidence regarding children's needs, welfare and risk. Liaise effectively with the local authority legal team, Cafcass, children's guardians, solicitors and other professionals. Attend court hearings and provide professional evidence and recommendations when required. Ensure court directions and timescales are understood and complied with. Maintain accurate records of decisions, actions and professional analysis. Ensure recommendations to court are proportionate, evidence-based and focused on the child's welfare.
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