Senior Social Worker Assistant

3 weeks ago


Bedford, United Kingdom RT Social Care Full time

RT Social Care are working closely with Bedford Borough Council, who are seeking a Senior Social Worker Assistant to join the Fostering Team.

**JOB PURPOSE**:
To assist Social Workers in providing specific services of Children & Families Services. To maintain a focus on the child and securing positive outcomes for the child’s development.

**MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- To assist in making the necessary arrangements to meet client's needs identified by a social work assessment and/or the Child Protection or Child Care Plan
- To ensure that the child’s wishes and feelings are heard and appropriately recorded and communicated within the work undertaken
- To undertake any practical tasks identified following a social work assessment or review, or as directed by the Team Manager
- To undertake some direct work with children and/or their families including supervised contact and as directed by the Team Manager
- Notify the Team Manager or the case responsible Social Worker any changes in a client’s needs or circumstances, requiring the need for further social work assessment or intervention
- To maintain full and accurate records in accordance with departmental procedures and to ensure Quality Assurance requirements are met
- To participate in supervision, annual appraisal and staff development training as appropriate
- To ensure that services are provided in accordance with the department’s equal opportunities standards and that the child’s/young persons diversity is acknowledged and respected
- To represent the department in appropriate meetings and forums
- To ensure that services are provided in accordance with departmental standards and objectives of Quality Assurance, with due regard to health and safety requirements

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