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 ROLE PURPOSE
Commensurate with demonstrable level of practice and continued professional development and within the Standards of conduct, performance and ethics as described by the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC), ensuring compliance with legal, organisational and multi-agency requirements and working independently carry a caseload and undertake a range of community care and safeguarding assessments of complex or unusual cases including appropriate management of risk. Ensure the safeguarding and duty of care of adults and children, families and carers in ways that balance promotion of well-being, independence choice and control with the need to protect people from abuse and neglect. Offer and provide expert opinion within the organisation and to others.
KEY TASKS
* Provide information and support to enable people, groups and communities to access universal services, commission a range of services designed to minimise risks, and improve the quality of life for individuals, families, carers/carer groups and communities.
* Demonstrate critical awareness of current issues and evidence based best practice.
* Balance needs and risks with rights and choices, taking account of power differences and promoting positive outcomes for individuals, families and carers.
* Liaise with colleagues in own and other departments and external agencies in order to gather information relevant to assessment and reviewing of care planning activities.
* Accurately record and critically analyse information, following organisational policies and meet organisational responsibilities for safeguarding.
* Undertake statutory duties relating to safeguarding concerns.
* Work across organisational boundaries and contribute to the work of established and developing multi agency teams.
* Undertake social work with families in order to reduce the need for care or accommodation and a range of community care and safeguarding assessments.
* Maintain and update case notes and other records, prepare statements or reports for, attend and give evidence in court in care proceedings, private law cases and adoption proceedings as appropriate.
* Develop expertise in one or more areas of practice, and be recognised by peers as a source of reliable knowledge and advice.
* Provide oversight of cases and give clear directions and supportive actions within appropriate timescales to members of staff within the team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
People
* Working with individuals, families, carers/carer groups and communities within organisational and local multi-agencies.
* Undertake preventative work with children and families to reduce the need for care or accommodation.
* Communicate effectively with individuals, families, carers and other professionals to negotiate and produce personalised outcome focused planning and assessments.
* Create and maintain appropriate relationships with individuals, families, carers, other professionals, groups and communities that promote equality and trust.
* Ensure a duty of care and the safeguarding of adults and children, families and carers.
* Investigate allegations of neglect or ill treatment of individuals.
* Contribute to meetings with team members, individuals, families, carers and other professionals.
* Support/guide students or other members of the team.
* Provide case work supervision, advice and guidance to unqualified staff, students, volunteers and Support Workers.
* Take responsibility and be accountable for the work of others.
* Support the manager in the implementation and monitoring of casework allocation.
Foster and Adoption Social Worker
* Recruit, assess, prepare and train prospective carers, prospective adopters.
* Undertake assessments of prospective carers through individual visits, preparation training and completion of reports.
* Provide prompt and responsive support to carers and prospective adopters.
* Assist carers to make suitable arrangements to facilitate contact between the child/young person and their birth families.
Essential Criteria
* Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work; DipSW or equivalent.
* Be registered with the HCPC and able to evidence this.
* Evidence of continuing professional development in line with PCF.
* Relevant post-qualifying/vocational training courses.
* Proven experience of working with carers.
* Knowledge of legislation relevant to the Service Area.
Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.
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.
* 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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