Darlington - Senior Social Worker - Assessment & Safeguardin

Reference: 3423903139_1751621448

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Social worker in Assessment & Safeguarding team with Darlington County Council.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Your daily responsibilities will include:
* Undertaking Initial Assessments under Section 17
* Undertaking Core Assessments under Section 47
* Undertaking Child Protection Enquiries under Section 47
* Undertaking Pre-Birth Assessments under Section 47
* Undertaking assessments using the Common Assessment Framework
* Undertaking Risk Assessments
* Applying for and obtaining Emergency Protection Orders
* Preparing and presenting case conference reports
* Applying for and obtaining Emergency Protection Orders

Essential Requirements:
* Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
* At least 3 years experience as a social worker within childrens services
* Social Work England Registration
* Driving license and access to own vehicle

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Adarsh Parihar at A.Parihar @edenbrownsynergy.com or call on 020 8152 8922

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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Up to GBP0.00 per annum

Darlington

Full Time

Added 04/07/2025
Reference: 3423903139_1751621448

Darlington - Senior Social Worker - Assessment & Safeguardin

Darlington
Full Time

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