Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.
The following is essential criteria:
* Degree in Social Work
* SWE Registration
* Right to work within the UK
JOB PURPOSE
Managing a defined caseload, the Social Worker is responsible for working effectively with children, young people & families/carers to achieve positive change and improved outcomes. This includes enquiry, assessment, purposeful intervention through direct work and review in relation to Prevention, Child Protection, Children in Need and Children Looked After.
KEY RESULT AREAS
1. Assess, plan, review and provide support to a child, family or carer with complex family or social care needs, taking full account of appropriate legal frameworks, policy and guidance.
2. Work in partnership with children, young people and families/carers, building effective relationships, to elicit their needs and views and promote participation in decision making.
3. Manage a case load in an efficient and effective manner, seeking support and suggesting solutions for workload difficulties.
4. Maintain accurate, up to date records safely and confidentially in accordance with the Council’s policies and procedures.
5. Produce succinct, well-structured records and reports, clearly recording and reporting analysis and judgements.
6. Prepare for, and participate in, planned work relating to court and court orders effectively and within appropriate timescales.
7. Professionally represent the Local Authority within court, multi-agency meetings or information sharing events.
8. Pro-actively engage with colleagues and a range of organisations to identify, assess, plan for and support the needs of children, young people and families/carers in order to promote positive change and independence, whilst demonstrating confident and effective judgement about risk to children and young people.
9. Work as part of the team, supporting fellow workers and team manager in the implementation of care plans for families and this includes being part of the duty rota and team meetings.
10. Make pro-active use of supervision to support effective practice, reflection, and career development and to meet the objectives of Performance Development Reviews.
11. Ensure adherence to the Council Safeguarding policy and processes for children and adults at risk is part of daily practice. Knowledge of professional ‘duty to report’ and process when a child/adult at risk comes to their attention.
You must have:
* A professional qualification in social work
* Social Work England registration.
* Post qualified experience.
* Enhanced DBS/Update service.
* References required for the last 5 years of employment.
Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:
* Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
* Competitive Rates of pay.
* In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support.
* Enhanced DBS completed.
* Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team.
* An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant.
* Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area.
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