5 x posts Team: Permanency Team, Bedford Borough CouncilSalary details: £42,648 - £44,223 per annum (Inclusive of market supplement) Welcome Payment: £4,000Retention Payment: £2,000
Job Description
* To carry a workload reflecting increasing complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge, in line with the capability of a Social Worker with a minimum of one year’s post qualification experience in a social work role. Regular supervision will be in accordance with the departmental supervision policy.
* To work within relevant current legislation and the procedural framework of Bedford Borough Council (the Council).
* To work collaboratively with children, young people and families/carers to assess their needs and plan and deliver services in accordance with the social work team’s service area.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Work in partnership with children, young people and families/carers and, through building effective relationships, to elicit their needs and views and promote participation in decision making.
2. Undertake assessments in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy, and procedures for the service and in the context of assessing risk to children and young people.
3. Plan, implement and review a range of interventions for children, young people and families/carers in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, pol...