As part of the duty team you will respond to the needs of children and their families at the earliest opportunity. Working as part of an experienced and motivated team, you will work under Child Protection and Looked After and Accommodated structures and Council policies and procedures to undertake initial assessments, provide advice, support, and short-term interventions. Initial assessments will be undertaken working closely with our police, health, education and third sector colleagues, with a shared goal of promoting Children & Young People's safety and wellbeing
Children's views and wishes are the foundation of our assessments and intervention: candidates should be confident and highly skilled communicators. We offer a supportive team environment and excellent opportunities for continuous professional development. We value our workforce and provide staff with manageable caseloads, supportive supervision and a flexible working system.,
* BA Social Work qualification or equivalent DipSW, CQSW and SSSC registration.
The job holder also needs to be able to demonstrate an understanding or experience of:
* Legal frameworks and the Local Authority's statutory responsibilities relevant to the service area;
* National and local practice, policy, procedure and legislation relevant to the post e.g. the Promise;
* Have knowledge and understanding of a range of systemic interventions and methodologies such as attachment, child development, systemic support, relationship-based approach, motivational interviewing techniques and the impact of trauma.
Desirable:
* Post-qualifying experience working with children and families;
* Child Welfare and Protection Certificate, or demonstrate a commitment to work towards it
Based on you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £41,802.34 per annum.