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Social Work Adviser (Child Welfare and Safeguarding)
role at Guardian Jobs.
Location:
Westminster
Salary:
£40,000 per annum
Vacancy Type:
Full Time/Contract – 18 month contract with potential extension upon mutual agreement.
Responsibilities FCDO
Providing advice, support and guidance to consular assistance staff in London and staff based overseas on child safeguarding social work issues for British nationals
Working jointly with the consular child policy unit (CPU) to review child-related cases and policy
Working collaboratively with the social work adviser team to review cases and relevant policy
Investigating, signposting, planning with consular staff who are working with British nationals to provide specialist children and families advice
Referring ‘meet and assist’ cases to relevant service providers at UK ports
Undertaking the risk assessment of cases
Ensuring policy, guidance and training are inputted to the consular staff on child welfare issues
Building and maintaining links with relevant assistance NGOs & travel partners via outreach work
Building and maintaining links with Consular Regional Directors
Covering for the Social Work Adviser team as required
Recording all cases on a secure consular information network and monthly reporting to HTC
Maintaining international outreach – there may be opportunities for international travel to support FCDO staff abroad
HTC (1 day per 5 weeks)
Working within the airport crisis team at Heathrow
Advising and assisting a wide variety of client groups
Being part of a unique and interesting social work environment
Participating in emergency preparedness and response at Heathrow
Continuing professional development
Qualifications and Experience
2 years’ recent statutory social work experience
Recent experience of working directly with children and families to statutory standards
Experience of direct work, working with the impact of trauma and ensuring safeguarding is always prioritised
Experience of making and recording risk assessments, including Safe Lives RIC and other evidence-based assessment tools
Experience of problem‑solving under time pressure
Experience of prioritising casework according to risk and need
Working knowledge of child safeguarding procedures within Local Authorities
An understanding of child safeguarding policy
The ability to work effectively in partnership with other agencies
The ability to make clear recommendations on how to address risk and need based on professional judgement and experience
The ability to recognise signs that a child may not be meeting developmental milestones, has been harmed or is at risk of harm
The ability to advocate for children and young people, to ensure they receive organisational focus, resource and support as appropriate
Application form closing date:
9am, Tuesday 20th January 2026
Interview date:
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
If you’re looking for a new challenge, please click apply to be considered as their
Social Work Adviser (Child Welfare and Safeguarding) . They look forward to hearing from you.
You must be legally able to work in the UK. Security clearance is required for this role. You must have been resident in the UK for a least 2 of the previous ten years, at least one year of which must have been a consecutive 12-month period and you must have resided for at least 3 consecutive years in one country. All applicants should be aware that a lack of sufficient background information may preclude an applicant from being granted security clearance.
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Social Work Adviser (Child Welfare and Safeguarding)
role at Guardian Jobs.
Location:
Westminster
Salary:
£40,000 per annum
Vacancy Type:
Full Time/Contract – 18 month contract with potential extension upon mutual agreement.
Responsibilities FCDO
Providing advice, support and guidance to consular assistance staff in London and staff based overseas on child safeguarding social work issues for British nationals
Working jointly with the consular child policy unit (CPU) to review child-related cases and policy
Working collaboratively with the social work adviser team to review cases and relevant policy
Investigating, signposting, planning with consular staff who are working with British nationals to provide specialist children and families advice
Referring ‘meet and assist’ cases to relevant service providers at UK ports
Undertaking the risk assessment of cases
Ensuring policy, guidance and training are inputted to the consular staff on child welfare issues
Building and maintaining links with relevant assistance NGOs & travel partners via outreach work
Building and maintaining links with Consular Regional Directors
Covering for the Social Work Adviser team as required
Recording all cases on a secure consular information network and monthly reporting to HTC
Maintaining international outreach – there may be opportunities for international travel to support FCDO staff abroad
HTC (1 day per 5 weeks)
Working within the airport crisis team at Heathrow
Advising and assisting a wide variety of client groups
Being part of a unique and interesting social work environment
Participating in emergency preparedness and response at Heathrow
Continuing professional development
Qualifications and Experience
2 years’ recent statutory social work experience
Recent experience of working directly with children and families to statutory standards
Experience of direct work, working with the impact of trauma and ensuring safeguarding is always prioritised
Experience of making and recording risk assessments, including Safe Lives RIC and other evidence-based assessment tools
Experience of problem‑solving under time pressure
Experience of prioritising casework according to risk and need
Working knowledge of child safeguarding procedures within Local Authorities
An understanding of child safeguarding policy
The ability to work effectively in partnership with other agencies
The ability to make clear recommendations on how to address risk and need based on professional judgement and experience
The ability to recognise signs that a child may not be meeting developmental milestones, has been harmed or is at risk of harm
The ability to advocate for children and young people, to ensure they receive organisational focus, resource and support as appropriate
Application form closing date:
9am, Tuesday 20th January 2026
Interview date:
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
If you’re looking for a new challenge, please click apply to be considered as their
Social Work Adviser (Child Welfare and Safeguarding) . They look forward to hearing from you.
You must be legally able to work in the UK. Security clearance is required for this role. You must have been resident in the UK for a least 2 of the previous ten years, at least one year of which must have been a consecutive 12-month period and you must have resided for at least 3 consecutive years in one country. All applicants should be aware that a lack of sufficient background information may preclude an applicant from being granted security clearance.
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