Your responsibilities will vary depending on your role and position in the team.
Social workers in child protection and safeguarding teams are expected to:
- carry out assessments in response to concerns about neglect or physical, sexual or emotional abuse
- build relationships with children and families to address risk and develop interventions
- carry out home visits to observe family dynamics and assess child well-being
- work with families to develop safety plans that protect children from harm
- help families identify personal and family networks to support them
- intervene when immediate action is needed to keep children safe
- develop plans and establish a coordinated approach with other professionals
- take part in child protection conferences to discuss concerns with families and plan actions
- write reports, give evidence and advocate for the interests of children in court