Job summary WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS DIRECT ON NHS JOBS. IF YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE PLEASE APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE OR COPY AND PASTE THE LINK BELOW IN TO YOUR BROWSER https://fa-euxi-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/4470/?utm_mediumjobshare/details?sTypeNHSJobs/reference/4470 Salary:£26,505 - £27,898 (Inclusive of 5% market supplement) per annum Hours per week:22.5 hours Interview date:Tuesday 06 May and Wednesday 07 May 2025 Specialist Assessment, Intervention and Family Time Team - Transforming Lives for Children and Young people. We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to join our dedicated SAIFT team. Main duties of the job The Specialist Assessment, Intervention and Family Time Team sit alongside the Support and Safeguarding Teams and Social Workers within our team undertake complex parenting assessments for children and young people who are subject to pre and care proceedings, on their behalf.This includes proceedings within our Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) where our Social Workers undertake the role of assessing Social Worker. As a Social Worker within SAIFT, you would be allocated a number of complex assessments however you would not case hold and as such, are afforded the ability to fully focus on your assessments. The nature of the role means that although you will have ample work, you are afforded autonomy and flexibility in terms of your workload which helps to promote a positive work/life balance. We encourage an environment of learning and strongly promote CPD. We encourage workers within the team to develop specialisms within their areas of interest and deliver training. The successful candidate must be a fully qualified Social Worker and will have a minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience within childrens safeguarding. They will need to possess strong knowledge and experience of case management in pre-proceedings and care proceedings and have proven experience of undertaking complex assessment work. The ability to work under pressure and manage their caseload in an organised, efficient, and motivated manner will be essential. About us Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. This position comes with a 5% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis. Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £26,505 to £27,898 a year £26,505 - £27,898 (Inclusive of 5% market supplement) per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number F0041-4470 Job locations Wiltshire Council 53 Rutland Crescent Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 0NY Job description Job responsibilities The common duties for all staff are To work with children, young people and families receiving a service from Social Care at Levels 3 and 4 of the children in need matrix. To undertake practice lead in assessments. To maintain case records and write assessment plans and reports as required. To make statements for court proceedings if required. To work closely with colleagues in the Department and other agencies. To actively participate in supervision, team meetings, training and team and departmental activities as required. To undertake supervision of students and supervision of colleagues linked to specific assessment tasks To routinely seek feedback from children, young people and families/carers. To use the Resource Centres in line with Wiltshire Council policies and individual centre policies and procedures. To contribute to practice development initiatives within the team and wider department. To undertake delegated team responsibilities as requested by the Team Manager. The specific main duties are linked to ensuring best practice and outcomes for children and young people by Assessment Complete proposals for community based assessments. Take social work lead undertaking community-based parenting assessments, often working to the guidelines of the Public Law Outline and Case Law. Complete assessment plans that include co-ordination of other staff members. Write assessment reports that may be presented to the Court. Take responsibility for appropriate and timely care planning of allocated community based parenting assessments. Undertake assessment of the quality of the relationship and attachment through the provision of community based assessment and assessed contact observations. Complete parenting education plans as part of community-based assessments. Undertake review processes within assessments for allocated cases as per agreed plans. Keeping accurate and timely records for case tracking and outcome measurement. Undertake planned assessment plans that may require early evening, overnight and weekend working as well as during the core office hours. Take responsibility to pursue training and learning opportunities relevant to their role and to maintain current knowledge of research and practice development. Contact May be required to undertake assessment of contact in complex cases. May be required to organise urgent contact arrangements in the absence of the Team Manager or Practice Manager. May be required to observe contact between parents and children as part of a practice audit process. Main Duties Joint working/mentoring Complex case Work To investigate and assess and give due consideration to the wishes, rights, and opinions of the child, and the nature of the problem that requires social work intervention. To draw and implement with child and their family. /carers, an appropriate assessment and action focused on key needs and outcomes. To operate within council procedures, legislation and Working Together/Ofsted guidance ) To coordinate the use of resources (both within and outside Family Support) that is focused on meeting identified childrens needs To investigate and assess in more complex cases, giving consideration to the wishes and opinions of the child, the nature of the problem necessitating in social work intervention. To offer consultation to less experienced social workers including co-working cases. To prepare complex reports and maintain in depth records for a range of requirements including for pre-proceedings and court. To work in partnership within a variety of other agencies and organisations in order to promote the welfare of children and young people. Social Worker Supervision To operate within county council policy and procedures and to keep up to date with new legislation, related guidance and procedures. To offer consultation role to case-holding social work teams on assessment methods To undertake mentoring of ASYE workers in case holding teams as required Job description Job responsibilities The common duties for all staff are To work with children, young people and families receiving a service from Social Care at Levels 3 and 4 of the children in need matrix. To undertake practice lead in assessments. To maintain case records and write assessment plans and reports as required. To make statements for court proceedings if required. To work closely with colleagues in the Department and other agencies. To actively participate in supervision, team meetings, training and team and departmental activities as required. To undertake supervision of students and supervision of colleagues linked to specific assessment tasks To routinely seek feedback from children, young people and families/carers. To use the Resource Centres in line with Wiltshire Council policies and individual centre policies and procedures. To contribute to practice development initiatives within the team and wider department. To undertake delegated team responsibilities as requested by the Team Manager. The specific main duties are linked to ensuring best practice and outcomes for children and young people by Assessment Complete proposals for community based assessments. Take social work lead undertaking community-based parenting assessments, often working to the guidelines of the Public Law Outline and Case Law. Complete assessment plans that include co-ordination of other staff members. Write assessment reports that may be presented to the Court. Take responsibility for appropriate and timely care planning of allocated community based parenting assessments. Undertake assessment of the quality of the relationship and attachment through the provision of community based assessment and assessed contact observations. Complete parenting education plans as part of community-based assessments. Undertake review processes within assessments for allocated cases as per agreed plans. Keeping accurate and timely records for case tracking and outcome measurement. Undertake planned assessment plans that may require early evening, overnight and weekend working as well as during the core office hours. Take responsibility to pursue training and learning opportunities relevant to their role and to maintain current knowledge of research and practice development. Contact May be required to undertake assessment of contact in complex cases. May be required to organise urgent contact arrangements in the absence of the Team Manager or Practice Manager. May be required to observe contact between parents and children as part of a practice audit process. Main Duties Joint working/mentoring Complex case Work To investigate and assess and give due consideration to the wishes, rights, and opinions of the child, and the nature of the problem that requires social work intervention. To draw and implement with child and their family. /carers, an appropriate assessment and action focused on key needs and outcomes. To operate within council procedures, legislation and Working Together/Ofsted guidance ) To coordinate the use of resources (both within and outside Family Support) that is focused on meeting identified childrens needs To investigate and assess in more complex cases, giving consideration to the wishes and opinions of the child, the nature of the problem necessitating in social work intervention. To offer consultation to less experienced social workers including co-working cases. To prepare complex reports and maintain in depth records for a range of requirements including for pre-proceedings and court. To work in partnership within a variety of other agencies and organisations in order to promote the welfare of children and young people. Social Worker Supervision To operate within county council policy and procedures and to keep up to date with new legislation, related guidance and procedures. To offer consultation role to case-holding social work teams on assessment methods To undertake mentoring of ASYE workers in case holding teams as required Person Specification Experience Essential PLEASE SEE JOB ADVERT Desirable PLEASE SEE JOB ADVERT Qualifications Essential PLEASE SEE JOB ADVERT Desirable PLEASE SEE JOB ADVERT Person Specification Experience Essential PLEASE SEE JOB ADVERT Desirable PLEASE SEE JOB ADVERT Qualifications Essential PLEASE SEE JOB ADVERT Desirable PLEASE SEE JOB ADVERT Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Wiltshire Council Address Wiltshire Council 53 Rutland Crescent Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 0NY Employer's website http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)