We are looking for a Social Worker based in Liverpool.
Pay: £33.58 Per Hour
Contract: Temporary 4 Months
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
Start date: ASAP
Purpose of the Job:
Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. The post holder should be working in line with the Social Care Capability Framework (SCCF).
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of welfare reports and court attendance, to effectively meet the needs of the client group, in line with the standards set out in the Social Care Capability Framework. The caseload will be managed within the relevant framework of supervision dependent on the complexity of the case and post qualification experience of the post holder.
* Initiate and develop close working partnerships with statutory agencies, voluntary and private sector agencies, carers and those with parental responsibility in order to facilitate good outcomes for children and their families
* Maintain a good working knowledge of legislation, local policies and procedures, particularly those relating to Looked After Children, Children in Need and Child Protection, acting in line with these to ensure consistency and a high quality of service delivery.
* Attend training courses and other development opportunities as agreed with line manager to ensure compliance with HCPC and SCCF requirements
Person Specification:
Qualification-
* Degree in Social Work (Dip HE/Degree or Post Grad) and registration as a social worker with the Health Care Professional’s
* ASYE must be completed if more the 2 years post qualified
Experience-
* Relevant experience to demonstrate the capabilities required.
* Use of systemic model of practice e.g. Signs of Safety
Skills and Abilities-
* Good interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with children, families and colleagues.
* Ability to prioritise and to work effectively on own initiative as well as within a team
* Good report-writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly in writing
* Undertake high quality assessments and develop and review plans
* Ability to work within a court setting
* Computer literate
Knowledge-
* Working knowledge of child development and demonstrate an ability to underpin practice with a theoretical base, including attachment theory and the needs of Looked After Children/Children in Need/children in the Child Protection system
* Working knowledge of legislation, policies, frameworks and regulations.
* Working knowledge of County procedures relating to Looked After Children/Children in Need/Child Protection
* Knowledge of family court proceedings
* Knowledge of factors relating to adults including mental health, domestic violence, substance misuse