Key Responsibilities:

✅ Triage & Risk Assessment - Screening referrals, gathering information, and assessing risks using a multi-agency approach. ✅ Multi-Agency Collaboration - Working closely with police, healthcare professionals, education, and other partners to make informed safeguarding decisions. ✅ Safeguarding & Child Protection - Ensuring all interventions align with The Children Act 1989 & 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018), and other UK statutory frameworks. ✅ Timely Decision-Making - Processing referrals efficiently to ensure children receive immediate support when necessary. ✅ Case Recording & Compliance - Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in line with local authority policies and GDPR regulations. ✅ Supporting Families - Providing guidance and interventions where early help or preventative measures may be more appropriate.

Requirements:

✔ Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England (SWE) ✔ Proven experience in Children's Services, ideally within a MASH, Referral & Assessment, or Frontline Child Protection team ✔ Strong understanding of UK legislation, safeguarding procedures, and threshold frameworks ✔ Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment, making informed decisions under pressure ✔ Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills ✔ Proficiency in case management systems and accurate record-keeping

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.