Our client Reading Borough Council is looking for a Higher Specialist Social Worker to join their Single Point of Access team.Job PurposeThis role is situated within the front door for early help and safeguarding. You will work as part of a team to gather, review and evaluate information in regard to children''s needs, including children in need of help, intervention and protection. This is not a case holding role; the role requires a number of children and families to be considered and for informed and timely recommendations to promote the welfare of children, ensuring they receive the help they need at the time they need this.Your roleWork within BFfC policy procedures and good practice guidelines in order to meet the needs of children enabling them to source the help, support and protection they need.Ensure and deliver on the timely progression of contacts, promoting a whole family approach while focusing on the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.Be competent and comfortable working within a high-pressured environment that requires high standards of screening and progression of contacts in short timescales.Work closely with others to explore the needs of children and their families, initiating and maintaining positive working relationships with other professionals, partner organisations and external agencies.Consider the emerging needs of children and young people in conjunction with the Threshold guidance, ensuring that any challenges are resolved at the ea