DAY WEBSTER

Responsibility

• care coordination role in busy adult CMHT which is integrated with health
• expereinced adult safeguarding social worker needed
• we have an exciting opportunity for a senior social worker to join Adult Social Care in our Hospital discharge team
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• to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004 and other relevant legislation
• to manage an allocated caseload, which includes the management and decision-making involved with cases, some being high complexity and/or high-risk cases
• social Worker, Adult Safeguarding service (Quality Contracts and Safeguarding Adults service
• this role is for an Experienced Social Worker to join the Children With Disabilities Team
• social Worker in Adult Safeguarding Duty. Candidate already found so no additional application required
• qualified social worker required to work in an Adult Safeguarding Team as part of a multi-agency safeguarding hub
• key Purpose of Post
• these are similar to the CIN plans in England
• duty and Assessments Team - Social Workers
• location EAST
• wirral is a great place to work
• engaging with people to understand the reason for their contact and their presenting needs and to
• come and join our dedicated, enthusiastic, and passionate child health & disability team in Cardiff
• working in integrated/partnership within the Community Mental Health Team/East London NHS Trust
• community Health and Social Care, Fairlop Cluster is an integrated health and social care service
• previous experience of CMHT work essential
• safeguarding experience essential in an adult setting
• child Protection
• to establish and implement service and care plans for children and their families in accordance with local and national procedures
• the contract will run until March 2022 and we expect Social Workers to commit until this date
• CQSW/CSS/DipSW qualification
• if a candidate works under 37 hours in a week, then please do not submit the hours using overtime rates
• the social worker will be required to undertake safeguarding enquiries in line with the Care Act 2014
• you will be joining an enhanced and revised Reviewing Hub, sitting alongside experienced Child Protection Conference Chairs and Independent Reviewing Officers
• role will be 60/40 split hybrid working
• please see attached for JD
• rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, Children and Young People’s Services
• the service will also support children currently in care, where there is an identified plan for the child to return home
• consider options for resolving these at an early stage
• the candidate must have experience in working in learning disability teams
• S1 user desirable
• court
• to manage a caseload which may include children and families with complex needs and require multi-agency co-ordination
• an immediate start is required
• must be a Qualified Social Worker
• knowledge of child protection, looked after children, and associated child in need social work practice issues
• social work experience of working in local government, voluntary or independent sector
• to undertake assessments, design care and support plans and other appropriate plans e.g
• the suitable candidate must have court experience, and the ability to work within a fast pace work environment
• please submit these hours using the regular rate
• contribute to the provision of Social Care Services in the Community and other settings
• must be experienced Social Workers that have not worked within Bradford in the last 18 months
• selection Process (e.g
• we want our social workers to have the support, freedom, equipment and resources to do their best possible work
• the specialist team are dedicated to supporting families to stay together when it is safe and appropriate to do so
• to ensure information and advice is provided in the most appropriate format to the individual
• practitioners' caseloads will reflect the varied needs accordingly
• lone working
• children in Need
• to maintain electronic client records systems in accordance with departmental procedures
• as a child protection social worker, you must be flexible and able to work under pressure
• must be a Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• knowledge of methods of social work intervention
• direct experience of working with children, especially those from different racial & cultural backgrounds
• education plans and determine the provision of external support from appropriate providers within allocated budget parameters
• job Purpose
• provide an effective Social Work service including assessment, case planning and reviews
• please only submit your candidate to one location
• skills Test, Interview etc.) Interviews are being undertaken via MS Teams
• we give you the tools you need to succeed and trust you to use them as you see fit
• this opportunity is within the Children’s Disability Team
• knowledge of the issues affecting young people who have been ‘Looked After’ and /or are now Care Leavers is essential
• commission, or direct to, services to meet the person’sor carer’s outcomes
• to identify with the individual the outcomes they wish to achieve
• we support children and young people who have complex needs associated with their disability throughout the span of their childhood
• responsible for a caseload of more complex cases, providing advice to other social workers in relation to their cases
• the development and implementation of excellent practice across the organisation, and specifically within the teams
• we are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a strong value base and committed to strength based practice
• hold a caseload of up to 35 service users
• MUST be registered on SWE
• to maximise life chances for Children in Need and Children Looked After
• due to the nature of the role candidates must have front line post qualifying experience in child protection services
• in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, guidance and policies
• ability to initiate, draft & produce reports
• as a member of the adult Northeast Adult services team you will support the delivery of the transformation programme
• to work in partnership with all services to ensure best use and deployment of resources
• to undertake professional and comprehensive casework for a complex caseload of children and young people
• operate a Social Work service within departmental policy, practice and procedures
• the Disabled Children’s safeguarding and support team is co-located at the Saltway Centre with multi agency partners
• please only submit your candidate to one location.X9 roles are Duty and Assessment
• you’ll join a close-knit team of like-minded, enthusiastic professionals, striving to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children
• the workers hold a small caseload of children, young people and families alongside their allocated Social Worker
• undertaking re-assessments and reviews of care pathways as required by the Team Manager
• to work with the individual in their local environment supporting the individual to build support within

Benefits

• laptop

Trade

• personal Care & Home Health
• legal
• community & Social Service
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• information Design & Documentation
• education & Instruction

Earnings for position social worker

Responsibility

• care coordination role in busy adult CMHT which is integrated with health
• expereinced adult safeguarding social worker needed
• we have an exciting opportunity for a senior social worker to join Adult Social Care in our Hospital discharge team
  Show more +84
• to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004 and other relevant legislation
• to manage an allocated caseload, which includes the management and decision-making involved with cases, some being high complexity and/or high-risk cases
• social Worker, Adult Safeguarding service (Quality Contracts and Safeguarding Adults service
• this role is for an Experienced Social Worker to join the Children With Disabilities Team
• social Worker in Adult Safeguarding Duty. Candidate already found so no additional application required
• qualified social worker required to work in an Adult Safeguarding Team as part of a multi-agency safeguarding hub
• key Purpose of Post
• these are similar to the CIN plans in England
• duty and Assessments Team - Social Workers
• location EAST
• wirral is a great place to work
• engaging with people to understand the reason for their contact and their presenting needs and to
• come and join our dedicated, enthusiastic, and passionate child health & disability team in Cardiff
• working in integrated/partnership within the Community Mental Health Team/East London NHS Trust
• community Health and Social Care, Fairlop Cluster is an integrated health and social care service
• previous experience of CMHT work essential
• safeguarding experience essential in an adult setting
• child Protection
• to establish and implement service and care plans for children and their families in accordance with local and national procedures
• the contract will run until March 2022 and we expect Social Workers to commit until this date
• CQSW/CSS/DipSW qualification
• if a candidate works under 37 hours in a week, then please do not submit the hours using overtime rates
• the social worker will be required to undertake safeguarding enquiries in line with the Care Act 2014
• you will be joining an enhanced and revised Reviewing Hub, sitting alongside experienced Child Protection Conference Chairs and Independent Reviewing Officers
• role will be 60/40 split hybrid working
• please see attached for JD
• rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, Children and Young People’s Services
• the service will also support children currently in care, where there is an identified plan for the child to return home
• consider options for resolving these at an early stage
• the candidate must have experience in working in learning disability teams
• S1 user desirable
• court
• to manage a caseload which may include children and families with complex needs and require multi-agency co-ordination
• an immediate start is required
• must be a Qualified Social Worker
• knowledge of child protection, looked after children, and associated child in need social work practice issues
• social work experience of working in local government, voluntary or independent sector
• to undertake assessments, design care and support plans and other appropriate plans e.g
• the suitable candidate must have court experience, and the ability to work within a fast pace work environment
• please submit these hours using the regular rate
• contribute to the provision of Social Care Services in the Community and other settings
• must be experienced Social Workers that have not worked within Bradford in the last 18 months
• selection Process (e.g
• we want our social workers to have the support, freedom, equipment and resources to do their best possible work
• the specialist team are dedicated to supporting families to stay together when it is safe and appropriate to do so
• to ensure information and advice is provided in the most appropriate format to the individual
• practitioners' caseloads will reflect the varied needs accordingly
• lone working
• children in Need
• to maintain electronic client records systems in accordance with departmental procedures
• as a child protection social worker, you must be flexible and able to work under pressure
• must be a Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• knowledge of methods of social work intervention
• direct experience of working with children, especially those from different racial & cultural backgrounds
• education plans and determine the provision of external support from appropriate providers within allocated budget parameters
• job Purpose
• provide an effective Social Work service including assessment, case planning and reviews
• please only submit your candidate to one location
• skills Test, Interview etc.) Interviews are being undertaken via MS Teams
• we give you the tools you need to succeed and trust you to use them as you see fit
• this opportunity is within the Children’s Disability Team
• knowledge of the issues affecting young people who have been ‘Looked After’ and /or are now Care Leavers is essential
• commission, or direct to, services to meet the person’sor carer’s outcomes
• to identify with the individual the outcomes they wish to achieve
• we support children and young people who have complex needs associated with their disability throughout the span of their childhood
• responsible for a caseload of more complex cases, providing advice to other social workers in relation to their cases
• the development and implementation of excellent practice across the organisation, and specifically within the teams
• we are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a strong value base and committed to strength based practice
• hold a caseload of up to 35 service users
• MUST be registered on SWE
• to maximise life chances for Children in Need and Children Looked After
• due to the nature of the role candidates must have front line post qualifying experience in child protection services
• in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, guidance and policies
• ability to initiate, draft & produce reports
• as a member of the adult Northeast Adult services team you will support the delivery of the transformation programme
• to work in partnership with all services to ensure best use and deployment of resources
• to undertake professional and comprehensive casework for a complex caseload of children and young people
• operate a Social Work service within departmental policy, practice and procedures
• the Disabled Children’s safeguarding and support team is co-located at the Saltway Centre with multi agency partners
• please only submit your candidate to one location.X9 roles are Duty and Assessment
• you’ll join a close-knit team of like-minded, enthusiastic professionals, striving to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children
• the workers hold a small caseload of children, young people and families alongside their allocated Social Worker
• undertaking re-assessments and reviews of care pathways as required by the Team Manager
• to work with the individual in their local environment supporting the individual to build support within

Benefits

• laptop

Trade

• personal Care & Home Health
• legal
• community & Social Service
  Show more +2
• information Design & Documentation
• education & Instruction

Earnings for position social worker

Responsibility

• duty management
• this post reports to a service manager within their division or service
• line manage the Homecare Manager team, including
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• the delivery of Council services
• to provide clear management of and direction for the team/unit
• allocations
• the Team Manager will manage a team of up to 15 team members, including front line managers with a working understanding
• budget Management
• supervision
• to manage a small Placements Team of social workers , placement officers and business support
• and knowledge of all appropriate organisational policies and procedures
• team/Unit Human Resources Management
• to play a key leadership role in the Brokerage Team Project to achieve the development of the new team
• management of Risk, Vulnerability and Safeguarding elements including chairing of Risk, Safeguarding and Wellbeing Panels
• chairing meetings
• liaison and communication with members of the public
• to effectively manage all team/unit budgets, as delegated by the Divisional Manager, to ensure that identified objectives are met
• safeguarding management oversight
• preparation of performance and management reports
• account of people’s social care, mental and physical health needs
• strategic planning activity
• to be responsible for the management of human resource activity within the team/unit
• to ensure effective monitoring of the quality of placements
• strategy meetings/sec 47 etc
• this post will manage mixed teams of qualified and non-qualified staff and ensure they have the right operational and professional
• undertake all elements of staff management including recruitment, progression, capability and absence in line with Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures
• resource panel requests oversight e.g. short break requests
• to maintain strong professional relationships with external providers to ensure high quality , stable placements that are value for money
• support training and development
• to provide high support and high challenge to colleagues to ensure children are in the right placement in a timely way
• chairing of multi agency planning meetings for children and young people, ensuring that partnership working takes place with other services, both internal and external to the Council, to deliver effective and co-ordinated plans, which respond to identified needs and/or risks
• care director sign off
• the post holder will promote and embed a culture of continuous learning and collaborative working with, colleague team leaders
• effectively allocate and manage staff resources using case management, review and allocation systems, to ensure that all cases have smart, outcome focused care plans that are regularly reviewed to avoid any drift
• support others in developing these capabilities, and finding their own solutions
• court process oversight
• responsible for the supervision and appraisal of individual workers to ensure that appropriate professional social care standards of practice are met and that continuous professional development takes place and is embedded and recorded
• to ensure the work of the team is consistent with National Social Work and Social Care objectives, including National Priorities Guidance and National or Regional Standards
• CIC process for those YP in the team either sec 20 due to short breaks or CIC and sec 31
• lead and support staff to assess and facilitate the provision of care and support within a health and social care setting, taking
• all customers within an appropriate risk management framework
• monitor and manage team performance using performance management information and tools to ensure that performance against local and national targets is achieved and maintained
• to determine priorities, assess need, safeguard children and provide positive placements so as to promote positive outcomes in line with national standards, working closely and collaboratively with other areas of children’s services, partner and other external agencies
• routinely quality assure and audit social work case records, assessments, plans and documentation to ensure that practice standards are being met and to support staff development and appraisal
• participating in and observing front line practice when required
• DOLS process and COP applications
• MARAC on a rota
• to ensure that the Directorate is represented to the community in a way that encourages a better understanding of the Directorate’s work
• management responsibility for all pre court, court, statutory orders, interventions and custody work
• 16. Help ensure that complaints are fully investigated in accordance with the department’s complaints procedure
• ensure that all statutory requirements with regard to social work practice and processes are met and that Departmental policies and procedures are adhered to and delivered in accordance with these
• this post holder is responsible for ensuring that all County Child Protection Policies are adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies
• to ensure the Council meets its statutory obligations
• promote innovation in practice and be an exemplar of best practice across all tiers of the workforce
• provide critical reflection, challenge and evidence-informed decision-making in complex situations for children on behalf of the Department, in line with delegated decision making authority
• working in partnership with and understanding other services functions to ensure an effective and co-ordinated response to identified needs
• to provide appropriate staff supervision and professional support, which may include carrying a small caseload of complex cases and chairing case reviews and case conferences as appropriate
• inspection preparation • Implementing service improvement plan/recovery plan/Youth Justice Strategy
• to be responsible for the health and safety of staff, ensuring that statutory requirements are adhered to
• to ensure the service is working in accordance to the care act guidelines and has its ethos at the core of all its practices
• 14. To consult the staff team on a regular basis in order to assess team and individual needs ensuring that staff meetings / briefing sessions are conducted on a regular basis, issues recorded and communicated to management
• contribute to the development of policies and procedures that result in better outcomes
• in addition to the responsibilities listed above all employees must be flexible in their approach and undertake other duties commensurate with their grade
• 11. To attend Committees as required
• 19. To undertake other specific duties as may be necessary and outlined by the Divisional Manager
• assistant Team Manager required for the Disability Services
• to undertake the delegated budgetary taks as determined by the Team Manager/Head of Service, in accordance with Standing Orders/Financial Procedures
• assist with, or as delegated take responsibility for, staff selection procedures and appointments
• and other partners within the service via regular review of practice, active promotion of choice & control for
• visit the JobsAware website for information and free expert advice for safer work
• management and Supervision of all Social Workers, Youth Offending Case Officers, Probation Officer, Bail and Remand Officer and ISS Officer)
• start/End Time. 3 months
• the post holder will deputise where necessary for the Service Manager
• supervision and line management of Social workers and other staff as allocated

Requirements

• experience managing a duty team
• have a good knowledge and understanding of child protection practices
• direct responsibility for operational staff
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• provide direct line management and supervision to practitioners including ASYEs who work with children and young people under statutory obligations
• the service has been operating at a time of very high demand, and with a dispersed workforce
• considerable experience of services to vulnerable people
• manage and lead staff to achieve high performance and effective operational delivery, including developing and improving staff capability
• while the IFD is still being embedded, and adapting to these new demands, practice here is improving
• substantial post-qualification experience in a relevant setting
• be responsible for and report upon the teams budgetary position, ensuring affective use of resources
• experience of the whole range of Children in Need Services
• issues of parental consent, which had been a problem since the judgement inspection, are now better understood
• support children to achieve permanency when children become looked after
• commitment to a child-centred approach
• the new integrated front door , the service which receives contacts and referrals to children’s social care, went live at the height of the first wave of the pandemic in June
• commitment to team work and engagement
• commitment to multi-agency working across a range of services to promote better outcomes for children and families
• better, more timely triaging of contacts, clear management oversight, effective use of agency and historical information and an informed analysis of risk lead to an appropriate determination of next steps in most children’s cases

Trade

• management
• Management

Earnings for position team manager

Responsibility

• emergency duty team social worker with experience in children’s and adults. 6 months minimum to start as soon as possible
• we now have opportunities to join our Assessment and Child Protection Service with some fantastic benefits
• main Purpose of the Job
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• the ACP team undertake assessments and investigations of any issues relating to child protection
• co-ordinate and chair statutory reviews in accordance with the IRO Handbook and Care Planning regulations for children in care
• co-ordinate and chair Child Protection Conferences in accordance with Working Together guidance and the local Child Protection procedures
• you have access to training and a supportive, learning environment
• general Duties
• please see job description for full detail
• social workers will maintain accurate, up-to-date child records in compliance with the re-launched Integrated Children’s System
• our ACP social workers are expected to be in the office 1 week out 5
• we are still working in a hybrid model with duty days in the office and all visits face to face, but we are supporting our staff to work from home flexibly
• to undertake training as required in the overall interests of the service and as part of career development
• social workers will continuously improve their practice by developing their knowledge and skills through post qualifying training
• we recently got GOOD from Ofsted and there are many comments within our report which will help give candidates a flavour of how we work in Bedford
• to participate in team meetings, staff forums and work collaboratively as a team member
• to operate as a social work professional within the Community Family Service team, providing a professional social work service to children and families as part of the Total Family Approach
• the post will participate in high quality supervision that achieves an appropriate balance between reflective practice and accountability for performance/standards
• the service is provided by Experienced Social Workers, who carry out statutory assessments involving home visits, consulting with other professionals / practitioners and agencies, gathering information for the assessment and analyzing the potential risk to any child or young person
• we are looking for an experienced social worker for our family support service. The service holds CIN, CP, PLO and Care Proceedings, so we will need someone who has experience of supporting families in all 4 areas
• to participate in duty rota within specific role
• they take part in rigorous self evaluation through annual appraisal and half year reviews
• social workers will undertake assessment, planning, intervention and review in a range of children in need cases, including child protection, care proceedings and looked after children cases
• after the completion of the assessment, the case is either closed or held to the point of transfer to the Long Term Locality Teams
• visit the JobsAware website for information and free expert advice for safer work
• they will work collaboratively with other professionals, co-ordinating or contributing to the team around the family, in order to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families, particularly safeguarding children and young people
• this job description provides the core job description for all children’s social workers. Specialism’s will be reflected in appropriate addendums
• if successful, you will receive free parking on campus, a permit for local visits, in addition to up to £100 weekly expenses for travel/accommodation
• to undertake procedurally compliant assessments and section 47 enquiries that clearly identify levels and types of risk or need based on documented evidence
• report this job
• work alongside colleagues in providing social care advice and interventions across Doncaster Council and all agencies
• liaise with relevant external agencies e.g. police, health authority etc
• social workers will hold approximately 15 total family cases. They act as a link professional, providing advice and consultancy to Children’s Centre, schools and other settings, in line with the Children Act 1989 and 2004
• to record and analyse information gathered during the process of social care assessment in line with the case recording policy, local and national guidance and best practice principles
• liaise with relevant colleagues in other Divisions and Council Departments
• to undertake assessments in such a way as to lead to clear associated plans that address the issues identified for children in Doncaster
• to provide a service to children in need, their families, children looked after and care leavers in line with statutory requirements and departmental priorities
• they must be registered to practice with the HCPC under the terms of the code of conduct for social workers
• to be responsible for individual client case planning in line with the professional standards of the Department
• to practice with a clear understanding of the relevant legislative principles, an up-to-date knowledge of research, emerging case law and best practice guidance
• please note Reed.co.uk does not communicate with candidates via Whatsapp, and we will never ask you to provide your bank, passport or driving licence details during the application process
• engage with children, their carers and families in such a way as to clearly understand their circumstances, wishes and feelings and form conclusions which direct longer-term interventions focussed on the best interests of the child
• to be active in implementing the Council’s equal opportunities policy/in professional practice and service delivery
• reference: 50011348
• to stay safe in your job search and flexible work, we recommend visiting JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat labour market abuse
• to have involvement in the process of taking and recording children’s contacts and referrals, contributing to achieving a full understanding of the issues being referred, the relative urgency, the level of risk or need and the action needed in individual cases
• assist in the provision of court statements and prepare reports that may be required by the courts and bodies in connection with children’s services
• respond to public and other agencies by telephone, correspondence and direct contact in order to provide a service within departmental priorities and timescales
• 11. To undertake service development tasks as appropriate
• to be involved in the development of new initiatives in accordance with the requirements of Departmental policy
• 11. Any other duties which will assist the Service in meeting its objectives Health and safety
• 15. To provide a preventative and rehabilitative service within the criteria of the Children Act, facilitating appropriate resources where necessary to enable children to remain with their own families
• this post is required to work closely with multi agency partners to ensure that services fit together; avoid duplication and meet the requirements of the Children Act 1989 and 2004, and other relevant statutory legislation
• actively participate in training, supervision, team development days and meetings so as to enhance professional skills and overall team effectiveness
• ensure Key Performance Indicators are met such as visits, report writing and assessment completion
• 33. To maintain accurate records, including using IT
• participate in planning/reviewing the cases of children in care, child protection and support fostering arrangements and placements at the Young Person’s Unit
• role will include deputising, where necessary, for Manager in meetings
• prioritise in line with relative urgency/levels and types of risk and/or need and ensuring that children are safe and that their needs are met
• this post holder is responsible for ensuring that all County Child Protection Policies are adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies
• 14. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the general level of responsibility of this post
• 30. To represent the Department on working groups or liaison meetings involving Health, Housing and other agencies
• to attend planning meetings, case conferences, panel, court, reviews, team meetings, Psychology Service meeting and inter-agency meetings as necessary or appropriate
• write supporting letters, making telephone calls, attend appointments and meetings with service users to ensure plans are formulating identifying appropriate services and support
• 12. To familiarise with departmental policies and procedures
• 26. To undertake specific tasks for absent colleagues on cases requiring action under the direction of a team manager

Requirements

• degree or equivalent in social work
• current Social Work England registration
• staff development
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• significant senior level frontline experience within Children's Services
• performance management
• 2 years' post-qualified experience required
• compliance with statutory guidance and local policies and procedures
• quality Assurance
• budget management
• embedding a restorative approach to practice
• driving forward are improvement goals
• this will be done through regular quality supervision, opportunities for reflective practice and the chairing of planning meetings

Benefits

• mobile phone
• laptop

Earnings for position social worker - child protection

Responsibility

• emergency duty team social worker with experience in children’s and adults. 6 months minimum to start as soon as possible
• we now have opportunities to join our Assessment and Child Protection Service with some fantastic benefits
• main Purpose of the Job
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• the ACP team undertake assessments and investigations of any issues relating to child protection
• co-ordinate and chair statutory reviews in accordance with the IRO Handbook and Care Planning regulations for children in care
• co-ordinate and chair Child Protection Conferences in accordance with Working Together guidance and the local Child Protection procedures
• you have access to training and a supportive, learning environment
• general Duties
• please see job description for full detail
• social workers will maintain accurate, up-to-date child records in compliance with the re-launched Integrated Children’s System
• our ACP social workers are expected to be in the office 1 week out 5
• we are still working in a hybrid model with duty days in the office and all visits face to face, but we are supporting our staff to work from home flexibly
• to undertake training as required in the overall interests of the service and as part of career development
• social workers will continuously improve their practice by developing their knowledge and skills through post qualifying training
• we recently got GOOD from Ofsted and there are many comments within our report which will help give candidates a flavour of how we work in Bedford
• to participate in team meetings, staff forums and work collaboratively as a team member
• to operate as a social work professional within the Community Family Service team, providing a professional social work service to children and families as part of the Total Family Approach
• the post will participate in high quality supervision that achieves an appropriate balance between reflective practice and accountability for performance/standards
• the service is provided by Experienced Social Workers, who carry out statutory assessments involving home visits, consulting with other professionals / practitioners and agencies, gathering information for the assessment and analyzing the potential risk to any child or young person
• we are looking for an experienced social worker for our family support service. The service holds CIN, CP, PLO and Care Proceedings, so we will need someone who has experience of supporting families in all 4 areas
• to participate in duty rota within specific role
• they take part in rigorous self evaluation through annual appraisal and half year reviews
• social workers will undertake assessment, planning, intervention and review in a range of children in need cases, including child protection, care proceedings and looked after children cases
• after the completion of the assessment, the case is either closed or held to the point of transfer to the Long Term Locality Teams
• visit the JobsAware website for information and free expert advice for safer work
• they will work collaboratively with other professionals, co-ordinating or contributing to the team around the family, in order to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families, particularly safeguarding children and young people
• this job description provides the core job description for all children’s social workers. Specialism’s will be reflected in appropriate addendums
• if successful, you will receive free parking on campus, a permit for local visits, in addition to up to £100 weekly expenses for travel/accommodation
• to undertake procedurally compliant assessments and section 47 enquiries that clearly identify levels and types of risk or need based on documented evidence
• report this job
• work alongside colleagues in providing social care advice and interventions across Doncaster Council and all agencies
• liaise with relevant external agencies e.g. police, health authority etc
• social workers will hold approximately 15 total family cases. They act as a link professional, providing advice and consultancy to Children’s Centre, schools and other settings, in line with the Children Act 1989 and 2004
• to record and analyse information gathered during the process of social care assessment in line with the case recording policy, local and national guidance and best practice principles
• liaise with relevant colleagues in other Divisions and Council Departments
• to undertake assessments in such a way as to lead to clear associated plans that address the issues identified for children in Doncaster
• to provide a service to children in need, their families, children looked after and care leavers in line with statutory requirements and departmental priorities
• they must be registered to practice with the HCPC under the terms of the code of conduct for social workers
• to be responsible for individual client case planning in line with the professional standards of the Department
• to practice with a clear understanding of the relevant legislative principles, an up-to-date knowledge of research, emerging case law and best practice guidance
• please note Reed.co.uk does not communicate with candidates via Whatsapp, and we will never ask you to provide your bank, passport or driving licence details during the application process
• engage with children, their carers and families in such a way as to clearly understand their circumstances, wishes and feelings and form conclusions which direct longer-term interventions focussed on the best interests of the child
• to be active in implementing the Council’s equal opportunities policy/in professional practice and service delivery
• reference: 50011348
• to stay safe in your job search and flexible work, we recommend visiting JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat labour market abuse
• to have involvement in the process of taking and recording children’s contacts and referrals, contributing to achieving a full understanding of the issues being referred, the relative urgency, the level of risk or need and the action needed in individual cases
• assist in the provision of court statements and prepare reports that may be required by the courts and bodies in connection with children’s services
• respond to public and other agencies by telephone, correspondence and direct contact in order to provide a service within departmental priorities and timescales
• 11. To undertake service development tasks as appropriate
• to be involved in the development of new initiatives in accordance with the requirements of Departmental policy
• keep up to date with contemporary issues in children’s social work including legislation and evidence-based practice and use this to inform working practice
• liaise with colleagues in own and other directorates and external agencies to gather information to inform assessment and care planning activities, jointly plan and deliver interventions
• carry out any other duties, commensurate with the post, as may be required for the efficient running of the service
• 15. To provide a preventative and rehabilitative service within the criteria of the Children Act, facilitating appropriate resources where necessary to enable children to remain with their own families
• this post is required to work closely with multi agency partners to ensure that services fit together; avoid duplication and meet the requirements of the Children Act 1989 and 2004, and other relevant statutory legislation
• actively participate in training, supervision, team development days and meetings so as to enhance professional skills and overall team effectiveness
• ensure Key Performance Indicators are met such as visits, report writing and assessment completion
• 33. To maintain accurate records, including using IT
• main Accountabilities
• prioritise in line with relative urgency/levels and types of risk and/or need and ensuring that children are safe and that their needs are met
• this post holder is responsible for ensuring that all County Child Protection Policies are adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies
• 14. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the general level of responsibility of this post
• 30. To represent the Department on working groups or liaison meetings involving Health, Housing and other agencies
• to attend planning meetings, case conferences, panel, court, reviews, team meetings, Psychology Service meeting and inter-agency meetings as necessary or appropriate
• write supporting letters, making telephone calls, attend appointments and meetings with service users to ensure plans are formulating identifying appropriate services and support
• 12. To familiarise with departmental policies and procedures
• 26. To undertake specific tasks for absent colleagues on cases requiring action under the direction of a team manager

Trade

• community & Social Service
• Community & Social Service

Earnings for position social worker - child protection