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Are you a qualified and experienced social worker looking for a new challenge? Are you experienced in child protection? Look no further… 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. Benefits: Competitive rates of payMileage reimbursementSupervisionWeekly payOne committed and dedicated point of contactAn unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)A full range of free training availableAccess to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available Responsibilities: 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 ev