Role: Family Safeguarding Social Worker
Contract: Temp tot Perm
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Family safeguarding Social Worker on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their people department.
About the Role
Receive and co-ordinate referrals, undertake assessments/formulate care plans, arrange action and review services for children and families.
As a Family Safeguarding Social Worker you will be responsible to:
1. Complete professional assessments of need and risk in respect of service users and carers using the Department of Health and Luton Borough Council criteria for children in need and significant ha Taking the lead role and responsibility, you co-ordinate the multi-agency approach to prevent and address child protection issues and children in need.
2. Undertake statutory duties under the Children Act 1989 and other legislation and guidance relating to service users and carers g., care proceedings, arrangements for adoption/permanency, risk assessments and investigations in relation to the protection of children. Including arrangements for obtaining and carrying out Court Orders, attending court as the Council's representative and providing instruction to legal counsel.
3. Plan professional intervention using the appropriate available resources ensuring needs are met through negotiation and consultation with profes...