Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Assessment Team to work full time based in Medway.
The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £46,293 per annum.
Main duties:
* Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART plans, and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all vulnerable children receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to safeguarding and putting the needs of individual children first.
* Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with children, young people, and their families.
* Work directly with children and young people to establish their wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.
* Use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions with children and their families.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council specific recording systems to promote effective case management.
* Prepare clear, structured, and concise reports for meetings, i.e., Child Protection Conferences, strategy meetings, Looked After Children Reviews, Children in Need meetings, and court proceedings as necessary, to the required and within the prescribed timescales.
* Keep up to date with research findings, theoretical models, and innovative practice within the social work field in order to maintain the highest professional standards.
* Keep up to date with the Council’s organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research, and national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards.
* Participate in one-to-one Performance Development Reviews and contribute to the identification of own and team development needs.
* Actively promote the Council’s Fair Access, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.
* At the discretion of the Head of Service, undertake such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.
Requirements of this Social Worker role:
* A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
* Understanding of relevant legislation.
* Registered or eligible for registration.
Contact:
This Social Worker job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.
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