SHiFT Guide, (Qualified Social Worker, Probation Officer or Youth Worker), North Essex
Fixed Term, Full Time
£36,101 to £48,622 per annum
Closing Date: 20th February 2025
Are you a qualified Social Worker, Probation Officer or Youth Worker ready to be part of something new and impactful? We are expanding our service and have four exciting vacancies for passionate and driven individuals. This is your chance to join our team, bring your ideas to life, and make a real difference.
Please note this is a fixed term / secondment opportunity for up to 18 months.
About Us: Children and Families is a dynamic service where social work thrives. We foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, and compassion, dedicated to the wellbeing and protection of children, young people, and their families. Our mission is to build resilience, remove barriers, and create brighter futures through early help, family support, and effective social work interventions.
SHiFT Tendring Partnership: SHiFT Tendring is a unique partnership hosted by Essex County Council (ECC), with staff employed on a fixed-term basis or secondment. Supported by SHiFT and guided by the Breaking Cycles practice model, we aim to make a lasting impact.
The Role: As a SHiFT Guide you will be qualified in the field of social work, probation, or youth work with substantial experience in working with children who need intensive support. An ability to work alongside families and other partner agencies is vital.
Professional supervision is provided through the Team Manager and supported by the SHiFT supervision model of weekly child and family practice discussions led by a dual qualified social worker/systemic therapist.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Engage with Children and Young People: Work with hard-to-engage individuals up to 21 years old, using evidence-informed practice and the SHiFT Breaking Cycles approach.
2. Commitment to Anti-Racist Practice: Improve outcomes for troubled children with a small caseload (up to 6 children).
3. Collaborative Work: Support the SHiFT Team Manager in multi-agency and multi-disciplinary networks to drive system change.
4. Professional Oversight: Participate in practice discussions, supervision, and observation sessions.
5. Adherence to Standards: Meet ECC, Children and Family Services (CFS) and SHiFT practice standards in recording and assessments.
6. Safeguarding: Follow ECC CFS and SHiFT procedures for child protection and safeguarding.
7. Support Decision Making: Work with the team to use personal budgets for child enrichment activities.
8. Travel and Flexibility: Have a full UK driving licence and be flexible with working hours, including evenings and emergencies.
Skills and Knowledge:
* A qualified and registered Social Worker, Probation Worker or Youth Worker
* Extensive experience working with children / young people or young adults with complex needs in criminal justice or care settings.
* Fundamental practice-based understanding of relevant children’s legislation and of evidence-informed practice.
* Excellent communication skills and IT literate, ensuring high quality recording on both CFS and SHiFT case management systems.
* An ability to work on your own initiative and manage competing demands under pressure.
* Strong commitment to anti-racist practice.
* Adept at working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
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