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Child Welfare Specialist

3 months ago

Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Wiltshire Council Full time

Position Overview

***APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE WILTSHIRE COUNCIL CAREERS SITE. APPLICATIONS VIA OTHER PLATFORMS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.***

Support and Safeguarding Service - Empowering Families, Protecting Futures

Our dedicated team located in Chippenham is seeking qualified social workers to join us in a fulfilling role where you will significantly influence the lives of at-risk children and families.

As a Child Welfare Specialist, you will play a crucial role in assisting Wiltshire's vulnerable youth, ranging from pre-birth to 18 years of age. We utilize a patch-based approach, aligning families with your expertise and designated area.

Key Responsibilities

Our philosophy centers on a 'one journey, one worker' model, ensuring consistent support through established relationships. Our diverse workforce includes ASYEs, seasoned social workers, Family Keyworkers, and an Assistant Team Manager.

Collaboration is vital to our mission, as you will work alongside professionals and multi-agency teams. We prioritize your well-being by offering flexible work options, including a 9-day fortnight, compressed hours, and both full-time and part-time roles. Social workers registered with Social Work England are encouraged to apply, and we provide a supportive program for returning professionals to ease their transition. A valid driving license and access to a vehicle are essential due to the rural characteristics of Wiltshire.

We cultivate a culture of ongoing learning, promoting your professional development and encouraging contributions to your colleagues. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families amidst the beautiful Wiltshire countryside.

About Wiltshire Council

Wiltshire Council is a supportive and inclusive workplace, embodying a 'One Council' philosophy. We are committed to ensuring that we meet the needs of our employees effectively.

We emphasize flexibility, providing various work locations and hot-desking opportunities to enhance collaboration with safeguarding teams and services.

Job Duties

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

  • Serving as the primary caseworker for children in need, those requiring protection, and looked-after children, depending on the team’s focus.
  • Overseeing the daily interpretation and execution of statutory duties and departmental policies in delivering services to children and young people.
  • Receiving assignments from the team manager or designated personnel based on eligibility criteria and managing case responsibilities.
  • Conducting inquiries and assessing the needs and risks faced by vulnerable children and young people promptly, considering the wishes and views of the child and their family.
  • Taking appropriate measures to assess and mitigate any identified concerns or risks to children and young people in accordance with assessment frameworks and child protection procedures.
  • Collaborating with children, young people, and their families/carers to develop and implement plans addressing identified issues, ensuring social work intervention is only maintained when necessary.
  • Regularly reviewing individual plans, documenting outcomes, and formulating revised plans focused on results.
  • Organizing core group meetings to assist in the implementation and review of plans for vulnerable children.
  • Preparing reports for child protection conferences, planning meetings, looked-after children reviews, legal meetings, and court hearings, and attending as required.
  • Employing a creative approach to meet needs and ensuring local resources are utilized effectively.
  • Understanding and managing financial constraints in service delivery.
  • Proactively collaborating with other agencies to plan and deliver coordinated services that promote positive outcomes for children, young people, and their families/carers.
  • Maintaining accurate electronic records of information and actions taken during casework.
  • Contributing to team and departmental performance targets to achieve favorable outcomes for children and young people.
  • Upholding confidentiality regarding information acquired during the execution of duties while cooperating with other agencies to ensure appropriate safeguarding of children.
  • Actively participating in team processes by attending meetings and fulfilling necessary team responsibilities.
  • Contributing to the enhancement of service delivery through the sharing of knowledge and skills.
  • Taking charge of personal professional development through relevant research, legislation, supervision, and appraisal processes.
  • Engaging in further training aligned with individual and organizational needs, as agreed with management.
  • Operating within an equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory framework, valuing diversity within the team and in interactions with other professionals, children, young people, and families.

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