Who You Are You are a dedicated and experienced social worker with a strong professional background in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. You possess a professional social work qualification and are registered with Social Worker England. Your up-to-date knowledge of child care legislation, policy, and practice complements your thorough understanding of the needs of children in care. You thrive in challenging environments, are committed to professional development, and are comfortable working within an anti-discriminatory framework. What the Job Involves The role requires you to manage complex and diverse caseloads, ensuring timely and effective assessments, planning, and delivery of interventions to safeguard vulnerable children. You will interpret and implement statutory duties and policies, maintain accurate records, and contribute positively to the development of service delivery. The role demands proactive collaboration with other agencies to deliver coordinated services and achieve positive outcomes for children and their families. Additional responsibilities include managing foster carers, drawing up care plans, and producing reports for various professional settings, including courts and tribunals. Skills Expert knowledge of child protection legislation and guidelines Excellent ICT skills, including use of Microsoft applications Strong planning and workload management skills Proven assessment and investigation abilities Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to handle complex and challenging client situations Effective report writing and presentation skills Capacity to build and maintain professional relationships Proven ability to deliver training and support to colleagues Fluent English