Job summary
upport and Safeguarding Service - Empowering Families, Protecting Futures
Our North team based in Chippenham invites qualified social workers to embark on a rewarding journey where you'll make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families.
Our Social Workers are pivotal in supporting Wiltshire's vulnerable children, from pre-birth to age 18. We operate on a patch-based model, matching families with your expertise and chosen patch.
We prioritise flexibility, offering various work locations and hotdesking opportunities to facilitate collaboration with safeguarding teams and services.
At our core, we believe in a 'one journey, one worker' approach, providing consistent support through dedicated relationships. Our diverse team includes ASYEs, Experienced Social Workers, Family Keyworkers, and an Assistant Team Manager.
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Main duties of the job
At our core, we believe in a 'one journey, one worker' approach, providing consistent support through dedicated relationships. Our diverse team includes ASYEs, Experienced Social Workers, Family Keyworkers, and an Assistant Team Manager.
Collaboration is central to our work, as you'll partner with professionals and multi-agency teams. You will take on a leadership role, serving as a role model, sharing expertise with the team, and managing more complex cases individually. We care about your well-being, offering flexible work arrangements such as a 9-day fortnight, compressed hours, full or part-time positions, and job shares. Social workers registered with Social Work England are welcome, and we support social workers who would like to return with our supportive Return to Social Work program. A full driving license and access to a car are essential due to Wiltshire's rural nature.
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.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be the primary worker with case responsibility for children in need, children in need of protection and children looked after - depending upon the function of the dedicated team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Professional social work qualification.
2. Social Work England registered
3. Evidence of professional and personal development following achievement of professional qualification, at least 2 with children and families.
Desirable
4. A post qualifying award in Social Work.
5. A Practice Teachers Award Training qualification
6. Experience of delivering training
7. Supervision skills
8. A Practice lead