Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.
The following is essential criteria:
– Degree in Social Work
– SWE Registration
– Right to work within the UK
Your role will be to undertake connected carers assessments, Viability and regulation 24 assessments and also to supervise and support Friends and Family Foster Carers who are subject to regulation 24 to support children remaining within friends and family networks where safe, if they are unable to remain with their parents. You will prioritise safeguarding and stability whilst ensuring practice is regulatory compliant. You will be a child focussed practitioner with a focus on improving experiences and outcomes for children and young people. You will be a team player and innovative problem solver, able to work using initiative and have strong interpersonal skills to not only engage carers, but to build supportive relationships with colleagues.
This is an amazing opportunity to support our most vulnerable children and families. You will be a qualified social worker, who relishes the opportunity to work in a fast paced, creative and supportive environment.
Here at Wigan Council, we believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we will ensure you have the right support and a positive working environment to deliver outstanding social care to children, young people and families.
We believe that looking out for our young people and supporting families is a key priority for the future. Our children and young people have told us how important it is for them to feel safe, to have access to things that interest them and be proud of their local area. We want our young people to thrive, be proud to call the borough of Wigan home and see it as a safe and vibrant place to grow up in. We want them to be happy and to continue to feel connected with the borough as they grow into adults, with opportunities to live, work and raise their own families here. We want you to help us to achieve our goals. You will work directly with children, young people and families to build and maintain empathetic and person-centered relationships that facilitate change and encourage permanence whilst also working closely with other children’s services and partners.
In this job you will:
On an ongoing basis you will:
* Provide high-quality social work practice to improve outcomes for children.
* Ensure that practice is underpinned by the BeWigan behaviours and our practice standards, and that the Family Safeguarding model is embedded in our work with children and families, by championing this model.
* Undertake comprehensive connected carers assessments, Viability assessments and reg 24 assessments and provide support to friends and family foster carers.
* Supervise and support foster carers in meeting the needs of looked after children using a trauma informed approach.
* Recognise strengths, vulnerabilities and attitude to change to help keep children, young people and their families healthy, happy and safe.
* Ensure child-focussed assessments clearly bring out the voice of the child and they are reviewed regularly.
* Manage a complex case load, regularly undertaking bespoke direct work with children and families to help address identified individual support needs and reduce the risk of harm.
* Build and maintain close working relationships with partners including Start Well, education services, police and the NHS.
* Maintain up to date, detailed and accurate records of all cases through Liquid Logic and other recording tools, ensuring these are purposeful and jargon free.
* Attend court as and when necessary.
* Contribute to the overall development of services for children and their families.
* Embrace opportunities to learn, grow and develop your Social Work career.
* Uphold and promote the high standards of the social care profession outlined in Social work England standards and maintain your Social Work registration in line with statutory regulations.
* Ensure you operate within GDPR guidelines by regularly reviewing data held and destroying information in line with retention schedules.
What’s on offer for the Social Worker
· Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!
· Excellent management structure with experienced leaders
· Desirable location with excellent transport links
· A stable and well-supported working environment
Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:
* Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
* Competitive Rates of pay
* In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
* Enhanced DBS completed.
* Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team
* An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
* Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area
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