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Job title: Social Worker PO1
Salary: PO1 £35,745.00 - £38,223.00
Hours: Full Time 37 hours
Contract: 2 Temporary posts
Location: We have a variety of posts available:
1. 1 temporary post covering maternity leave until June 2025, will be based at Horsforth Community Hub in the West of the city.
2. 1 temporary post covering a 12 month secondment, will be based at Horsforth Community Hub in the West of the city.
3. The role will involve hybrid working and working flexibly from different venues across the hub area.
About you
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families? Do you thrive in a dynamic, community-focused environment? Leeds Early Help Service is looking for driven and motivated Social Workers like you!
As a Social Worker based in one of our 7 Community Hubs, you will play a crucial role in working alongside children and their families, helping them to identify and achieve their goals. You will build strong, trusting relationships with families and communities, and work collaboratively with a network of multi-agency professionals.
Your work will be informed by the Leeds Practice Model; formulation, restorative approaches and strength-based practices. Your ability to embed these practices into your daily work using will be key to your success.
As a Social Worker in Early Help, you will be a:
* Passionate Practitioner: With a deep commitment to supporting children and families, and a genuine desire to help them thrive.
* Community Connector: Skilled in developing strong links and relationships within communities and third sector partners.
* Team Player: With proven experience in multi-agency working, able to collaborate effectively to provide holistic support.
* Restorative Expert: With a strong understanding of formulation and restorative practice where this approach is fully embedded.
About the role
As a Social worker in Early Help you will work within a multi-disciplinary service providing family help by strengthening family relationships and helping to promote safe, caring environments for children. You will assist in providing timely support and early intervention for children and families with multiple, complex needs to prevent and reduce the impact of adversities and traumatic experience through one-to-one support and group work.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new Early Help Service in Leeds, where your work will have a direct and lasting impact. You'll be part of a supportive, innovative team that values professional growth and the well-being of the communities we serve.
If you're ready to take the next step in your social work career and make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of Leeds Early Help Service and support families to build brighter futures.
What we offer you
* a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
* membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
* flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
* a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
* a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
How to apply
Please apply through the Leeds Jobs website and complete the online application form. Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Gail Whiting at Gail.Whiting@leeds.gov.uk or on 0113 3785379.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out on preferred candidates.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK.
Job Purpose:
Under the general direction of a Team Manager to provide a high quality and comprehensive social work service to children, their families, and carers, in accordance with the organisational needs, policy and practices of the Directorate and within statutory guidelines. To develop relationships with children, young people, and families/carers so as to best provide a high-quality service.
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for a caseload which includes the assessment of needs and management of risk regarding children, their families, and carers.
* Maintain and update case notes and other records, write reports as required.
* Contribute to planning and developing of future services and policies.
* Carry a caseload and undertake assessment of service users and carer needs using a child focused approach.
* Devise and implement service and support plans which correspond to the assessed needs of service users.
* Monitor and contribute to the review of plans relating to the assessed needs of service users.
* Use a safeguarding framework to make enquiries, investigate and manage risks.
* Provide written and verbal reports which are concise, informative, and based on analysis of complex evidence.
* Work directly with children and young people to ensure that assessments and interventions are informed by their views.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals within the directorate and partner agencies.
Qualifications
Appropriate professional qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent) Registration with Social Work England upon commencement in post and maintain registration.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements.
Skills Required
* Able to work flexibly across different work locations and areas as appropriate.
* Able to effectively plan, manage, prioritise, and evaluate work with users.
* Able to communicate effectively with a range of partners and service users.
* Able to engage individuals, families, carers, and workers from other agencies.
* Able to assess the needs of and work with individuals and groups using a person-centred approach.
Knowledge Required
* Of relevant legislation appropriate to the needs of service users.
* Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of statutory and voluntary agencies.
* Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the needs and wishes of individuals, families, and carers.
Experience Required
* Minimum of 12 months post qualification experience of working in a statutory setting.
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