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Social Care Assessment Specialist

2 months ago

Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, United Kingdom London Borough of Sutton Full time

Position Overview

We invite you to consider a role within the Children's Social Care as a Social Worker, offering a competitive starting salary along with a Welcome Bonus and Retention Bonuses that reward your commitment:

  • A financial incentive for your first completed year of service
  • Additional compensation for your second completed year of service
  • Continued rewards for your third completed year of service and beyond

This role presents a total compensation package that can reach up to £53, inclusive of bonuses and benefits, making it a remarkable opportunity for career advancement in the field of social care.

As an Assessing Social Worker within our Fostering Service, you will play a crucial role in our mission to empower children to achieve independence while ensuring their safety and well-being. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Recruiting, evaluating, and monitoring the ongoing suitability and effectiveness of foster carers, which encompasses conducting information sessions, screening calls, initial inquiries, home visits, training sessions, and participating in fostering panels.
  • Promoting the fostering service to enhance community engagement.
  • Completing assessments in a timely manner while being sensitive to the needs of prospective foster carers.
  • Conducting thorough assessments to identify suitable foster carers for children, guided by a clear understanding of each child's needs and the skills required to support them effectively.

Our goal is to provide a Fostering Service that attracts a diverse range of foster carers capable of meeting the varied needs of children in care. This position will challenge you in a vibrant and diverse environment, allowing you to expand your knowledge and skills in children's social care practice. Our teams are recognized for their ability to develop exceptional care plans that prioritize the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families, and external agencies to achieve optimal outcomes.

About Our Organization

The London Borough of Sutton Children's Services fosters a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for its Qualified Social Work staff. We provide specialized support for challenging cases, regular structured supervision, and an environment that encourages participation and values every voice.

Our Locality Teams deliver social work services to children and young people in the Borough, working collaboratively with relevant agencies, children, and their families. We ensure manageable caseloads, consistent supervision, daily management support, and numerous learning and development opportunities for our Social Workers to thrive. Our flexible approach to the workweek promotes a healthy work-life balance, allowing for both home and office working arrangements.

As part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership, we collaborate with Kingston University and regional partners to offer a wide range of educational opportunities that promote continuous professional development. Staff are encouraged to engage in the education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). Opportunities to attend conferences, workshops, and access research resources are also available to support ongoing professional growth.

We also have various staff network groups to ensure that all employees have a voice in driving positive change within the organization.

Candidate Profile

This position is ideal for individuals with exceptional communication skills and a compassionate demeanor, capable of managing high levels of emotional distress. We welcome applications from candidates with experience in Childcare and those who are passionate about delivering person-centered care. You will join a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to providing first-class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.

We expect the following qualifications from suitable candidates:

  • Registration with Social Work England and possession of a degree in Social Care or a related field.
  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and ability to provide social work support to service users and their families.
  • Proficiency in communicating complex social issues clearly to both clients and professionals.
  • Capability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge.

Our Commitment to You

As an organization that values and nurtures talent, we are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential by providing a supportive, friendly, and collaborative environment for your career development. We continuously strive to enhance our working methods, encouraging you to share your ideas, no matter how big or small, with your colleagues and our experienced management team.

Additionally, we offer a modern and flexible working environment, supported by advanced IT infrastructure. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme promotes a better work-life balance, allowing staff to work from various locations without the requirement to be in the office five days a week.

Employees can access a variety of benefits, including:

  • Generous annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time roles)
  • Flexi-time (applicable to roles at specific grades)
  • Three volunteering days annually
  • Comprehensive learning and development programs
  • Discounts for local and national shopping, dining, and leisure activities
  • Interest-free season ticket loans
  • Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Car parking options
  • Bicycle loan facilities and cycle-to-work schemes
  • Zip car access
  • Free eye tests and contributions towards glasses
  • Confidential wellbeing and counseling support
  • Subsidized gym memberships