Role: Social Worker – Child Protection Team
Department: Children’s Social Care, Middlesbrough Council
Location: Middlesbrough

Purpose of Role

• To safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at risk of significant harm.
• To undertake statutory child protection investigations and assessments in line with legislation and council procedures.
• To ensure timely, effective interventions that protect children and support families.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out child protection enquiries under Section 47 of the Children Act 1989.
• Undertake assessments of children and families, identifying risks and protective factors.
• Develop and implement child protection plans in partnership with families and multi-agency professionals.
• Prepare clear, evidence-based reports for child protection conferences, court proceedings, and statutory reviews.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with council policies and safeguarding standards.
• Work collaboratively with police, health, education, and voluntary sector partners to safeguard children.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualified Social Worker with registration to Social Work England.
• Strong knowledge of child protection legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience of working in child protection or statutory social work settings.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and make sound professional judgments under pressure.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and relationship-building skills.

Desirable

• Experience of court work and giving evidence in child protection proceedings.
• Knowledge of Middlesbrough’s local services and family support pathways.

For more information contact Erika Taylor on (phone number removed)