Explain How Social Work Can Affect Children And Young People's Lives

Social workers help people with their lives in a variety of contexts. They can work with families where there is domestic abuse, in situations of child abuse, with children and people with disabilities, assist with fostering or adoption and work with young people who misuse substances such as drugs or alcohol. According to The Sefton Local Safeguarding Children Board, the UN Convention states that young people have rights such as the right to life, the right to be treated as equal citizens, the right to live in a safe environment, the right to be educated without fear, and the right to be protected from abuse and neglect.

Social worker’s must work with families to enable children to live safe from harm within their family and the community wherever possible. Individuals can contact a Social Worker if they are worried about a child. They will ask the individual to explain the concerns about the child. It is the social workers duty to make enquiries when they receive any information that concerns the safety of a child. The information given will be treated confidentially and identity is protected unless
They will also need to talk with parents, carers and other significant people in the child’s life. This all helps to establish whether or not the child has been or is likely to be harmed. Social workers have a legal duty to inform the Police of any incident where a criminal act may have taken place. If the child has been or may be harmed, social workers may call a Child Protection Conference. This is a meeting with the parents or carers of the child to agree what needs to be done to prevent future harm. The social worker has a responsibility to consider Care Proceedings. This enables them to make arrangements for the day to day care for the child, possibly away from their home or with other family members. The Social Worker will keep the family informed of what is