social worker
Responsibility
- ensure, through effective leadership, that partnership working with children and families is at the core of practice
- oversee and quality assure all interventions with service users and associated records compiled by Family Support Workers
- assess and respond to all safeguarding issues and ensure these are addressed in line with company and local safeguarding policies and procedures
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- carry out in-depth and ongoing family assessment of need and risk to children, with particular emphasis on parental capacity and capability to change
- recognise and address behaviour that may indicate resistance to change, ambivalent or selective cooperation with services, and recognise when there is a need for immediate action, and what other steps can be taken to protect children
- in consultation with referring local authorities and families, lead in the development of individual Family Placement Plans, ensuring all risks are addressed as appropriate
- promote solution focused practice that builds effective relationships with children and families to elicit their needs and views and embed active participation in practice
- practice in a way which promotes equality and diversity within all areas of work
- gather the information and evidence to complete parenting assessment reports, presenting a clear analysis and a sound rationale for recommendations as well as any conclusions reached
- adhere to all policies and procedures of the centre
- take responsibility for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance relating to the user group
- support families to access and partake in activities, e.g., group work, one-to-one direct work sessions, training as appropriate and in line with their Family Placement Plans
- attend meetings, both internally and externally, as required by the company
- qualifications: and Skills required
Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience
- significant experience in statutory children’s services, including assessment and direct experience of child protection and court work
- experience of working across all children’s age ranges, including early years
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- experience of working with parents who have additional needs in respect of their learning ability and good experience of working effectively with partner agencies
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