Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.
The following is essential criteria:
* A qualified social worker (Degree or equivalent qualification)
* Registered with Social Worker England
* Enhanced DBS check
Main Purpose of Job:
Newport City Council Childrens Services are seeking inspirational and dynamic social workers who are able to make positive contributions to transform the lives of the families we work with. You will work within a service focused on person-centred and strength-based approaches committed to achieving Wellbeing outcomes that enable families to safely live together.
Main Responsibilities / Accountabilities / KRA:
Service Provision
1. To perform all the functions of the post in a manner consistent with current legislation and with current Social Services policies, standards and procedures as endorsed by the Senior Management Team.
2. To take responsibility for all the functions of the post within the boundaries of delegated responsibility.
3. To manage a caseload and associated administrative tasks in an efficient and effective manner.
4. To act appropriately upon receiving referrals allocated by the team manager / senior social work practitioner.
5. To engage and empower service users, their carers and their support networks and actively to elicit service user and carer feedback in order to ensure person-centred interventions.
6. To ensure that appropriate information is available for service users and carers.
7. To carry out assessments as appropriate, including carer assessments, within timescales and to contribute to or coordinate the construction of outcome-focused care plans which are informed by best practice, guidance and an understanding of the organizational context.
8. To attend court as and when required and to prepare and present any necessary reports.
9. To work in partnership with other professionals e.g., Health, in order to provide appropriate and effective services for service users and carers.
10. To provide written and verbal reports as required and to assist in assessing and monitoring the implementation of plans and outcomes for service users.
11. To assist the team manager and senior practitioner in the development of best practice and ensure shared understanding of child protection within the team.
12. To support the professional development of newly qualified social workers and undertake the workload management and practice assessment of social work students undertaking practice learning opportunities in the team.
13. To participate in the planning and commissioning of service delivery as required and monitor and review service delivery.
14. To promote the involvement of service users and carers in both care planning and service development.
15. To assist in ensuring that there is a good understanding of practice and procedures regarding child protection in the Team.
Administration
1. To have an understanding of and follow Social Services administrative procedures and processes.
2. To provide a quality standard of report and to maintain accurate case recording using the appropriate software as required.
Team Contribution
1. To attend team meetings and undertake any necessary and appropriate team duties and activities.
2. To contribute to departmental projects as directed.
3. To participate in and contribute to team development initiatives.
4. To support the professional development of newly qualified social workers and social work students as appropriate.
Personal Contribution
1. To be an effective role model for other members of staff.
2. Be committed to personal development and attend training as requested including any mandatory training identified for this post.
General information:
The post holder will be required to comply with organisation’s policies and procedures.
The organisation has a no smoking policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke on any of the organisation’s premises nor in any vehicle used on organisation business.
This Job Description covers the main duties and responsibilities of the job and will be subject to review and amendment, in consultation with the post holder, to meet the changing needs of the organisation.
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.
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