Social Worker – Safeguarding & Support Team

• Earn an attractive hourly wage, empowering you to enjoy financial flexibility and a strong work-life balance.
• Enjoy the diversity of work locations as you will primarily be office-based with the added flexibility of some home working arrangements, as agreed by the Team Manager.
• Benefit from continuous professional development opportunities to keep your skills sharp and advance your career.
• Shape your work schedule around a full-time model that spans over five days, offering you consistent engagement with your cases.
• Feel part of a supportive team focused on delivering excellent service and outcomes for children and families.

• Carry out thorough assessments of children in need, including those requiring protection and cared for children.
• Coordinate service provision to meet the specific needs of children and their families.
• Implement and oversee reviews and statutory visits according to statutory and service procedures.
• Engage directly with children and families, fostering relationships to address their assessed needs.
• Promote children’s identity needs, including cultural, religious, and linguistic considerations.
• Foster meaningful and open relationships with parents, carers, and children to motivate their full participation in addressing their needs.
• Support parents and carers in their development to achieve optimal outcomes for children.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the service and with other agencies.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and meet Professional Registration Standards set by Social Work England.
• Prepare and present detailed information to Panels, Courts, and other agencies.
• Maintain precise, up-to-date records on all activities and ensure effective communication with professionals involved.
• Participate in regular supervision sessions with the Team Manager, preparing actively for each interaction.
• Engage in ongoing training and commit to Continuing Professional Development.
• Adhere to all Council and service policies and procedures regarding administration and professional practice.
• Contribute to policy-making activities and the evaluation and review of service provision.

• A degree or equivalent qualification in social work.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Considerable frontline experience in Social Services within the UK as a qualified Social Worker.

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