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Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join West Dunbartonshire Council in their 0-12 Children and Families Service doing Child Protection. This is a full time role offering a fantastic competitive pay rate.
Job Responsibility:
Assessment and Intake
Managing new referrals from the public, police, or health professionals to determine if a child is at immediate risk
Conducting home visits and interviews to observe family dynamics and evaluate the child's physical, emotional, and sexual safety
Using the National Risk Assessment Toolkit to identify specific risk factors such as domestic abuse, parental substance misuse, or chronic neglect
Child Protection Investigations
Working with parents and extended family networks to create immediate plans that reduce risk and allow the child to remain safely at home whenever possible
Coordinating with Health Visitors, School Nurses, and Education staff to monitor the child's welfare across all environments
Facilitating regular meetings with the family and other professionals to track progress against the Child Protection Plan
Preparing detailed reports for the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA) and attending Hearings to advocate for the child's best interests
Providing written and oral evidence in court proceedings, including applications for Child Protection Orders (CPOs) if a child needs to be removed from a home in an emergency
For children who cannot live with their birth parents, the team identifies and supports kinship care (family/friends) or foster care placements
Requirements:
Social Work Degree
SSSC registration
PVG
Experience in Children services
Experience in Child Protection
What we offer:
Competitive rates of pay
Mileage reimbursement
Supervision
Weekly pay
One committed and dedicated point of contact
An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
A full range of free training available
Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available