Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker to work full time based in a Children in Care Long Term Team.
The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £41,120.
Main Duties:
* Carry out Initial, Core and other specialised assessments as per national guidelines and within prescribed timescales to formulate support plans for service users and co-ordinate their implementation or refer the case to the appropriate service area for support to child/family.
* Manage cases varying in complexity, organise packages of support to service users, assess levels of risk to their health and wellbeing, and, in conjunction with them and their families/carers, monitor and review their situations so that support can be adjusted as appropriate to their needs.
* Work directly with family members providing advice and guidance. Work to empower service users, promote their participation in planning and evaluation of services to increase their levels of self-sufficiency, competence and to facilitate independence from social service assistance.
* Liaise with and take a professional lead in involving appropriate staff and agencies in cases and arrange for contact as necessary to meet the needs of service users and within the remit of the County Council. Take initiative in establishing resources, for instance, group work programmes and specialist counselling to meet the needs of service users.
* Attend and participate in multidisciplinary teams and meetings, planning reviews with colleagues and relevant professional staff to assist and analyse the needs of service users and to plan care programmes in accordance with those needs.
* Ensure all information and reports relevant to work carried out are recorded, updated and completed in an efficient and timely manner and according to Directorate/legislative policies and procedures so that decisions made and acted upon are fully evidenced and provide sufficiently for audit, court or any other legitimate purpose.
* Give written/verbal evidence in court/adoption/fostering panels when required to do so, carry out all necessary planning and assessments related to proceedings in conjunction with relevant professionals, and provide and deliver evidence to support decisions and recommendations made by social services to safeguard children at risk.
Requirements of this job:
* Social Work degree or equivalent (DipSW, CQSW, CSS).
* Social Work England (SWE) Registration.
* Knowledge of UK legislation relevant to children and families.
* Experience of working with children, young people, and their families.
Contact:
This job is advertised by Harry Smy; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
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