Social Worker/Deputy Manager
Location: Leicester
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our "Outstanding" Residential Family Assessment Centre in Leicester as a Deputy Manager. This is a challenging and rewarding role ideal for someone passionate about safeguarding and supporting families to achieve positive outcomes. You will play a key role in providing high-quality assessments and interventions in line with OFSTED regulations and the "Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023" guidance.
Responsibilities:
* Assessment and Intervention:
o Conduct comprehensive assessments of vulnerable children and their families within a residential and community setting.
o Case manage up to three families concurrently, utilising the Parent Assess framework.
o Develop, implement, and evaluate work programs with direct interventions.
o Complete detailed reports and make decisive recommendations for long-term care.
* Leadership and Management:
o Provide cover for the Registered Manager in their absence.
o Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and service provision.
o Offer on-call advice, guidance, and support to staff members on a rota basis.
o Provide training and supervision to the staff team.
* Court Representation:
o Represent the organisation in court proceedings.
o Provide clear and concise written and verbal evidence.
Essential Requirements:
* Qualifications:
o BA Hons Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW, or CSS.
o Registered with Social Work England.
* Experience:
o Conducting comprehensive family assessments.
o Working with children and families in safeguarding and child protection contexts.
o Working with vulnerable families.
o Presenting evidence in court.
* Knowledge:
o Child development, parenting skills, and risk assessment.
o Child Protection Procedures and "Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023."
o Child care law, including the Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004, and Public Law Outline 2014.
o Every Child Matters and the Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families.
Desirable Requirements:
* 2 years post-qualification experience.
* NVQ4 in Management or equivalent.
* Experience managing staff.
* Knowledge of the National Minimum Standards, Care Standards Act 2000, and The Residential Family Centres Regulations 2002.
* Experience with ParentAssess or PAMs.
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