Social Services Professional

6 days ago


Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

Essex County Council's Innovative Approach to Social Care

We are committed to providing flexible and supportive work environments for our social care professionals. Our nine-day working fortnight for full-time frontline social workers in Children's Services aims to promote work-life balance and improve overall wellbeing.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Social Services Professional to join our Family Support and Protection (FS&P) teams. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for:

  • Assessing Complex Social Care Needs: Conduct thorough assessments of families' social care needs and develop tailored support plans to promote positive change.
  • Ensuring Statutory Compliance: Ensure adherence to legal frameworks for statutory intervention, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and families.
  • Collaborating with Stakeholders: Work closely with various stakeholders, including partners and community groups, to provide comprehensive support to children and families.
  • Developing Child-Centered Approaches: Design and implement child-centered approaches for early intervention, prevention, and independence, promoting resilience and positive outcomes.
  • Influencing Inter-Agency Planning: Contribute to inter-agency planning and decision-making, influencing policy and practice to improve social care outcomes.
  • Effective Communication: Communicate assessments and professional judgments clearly, both orally and in written reports, including court statements.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Recognised Social Work Qualification: A recognised social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.
  • Continued Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing professional development, staying up-to-date with relevant competency frameworks and best practices.
  • Experience in Challenging Situations: Experience in working with families in challenging social and family situations.
  • Strong Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse groups and build strong relationships.
  • Community Engagement: Ability to build strong relationships with partners and the community to achieve shared goals.
  • Cost-Effective Interventions: Understanding of the balance between cost-effective interventions and meeting the needs of children and families.
  • Risk Management: Demonstrated ability in clear decision-making to manage potential risks associated with interventions.

About Essex County Council

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the role. We also welcome applications from veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.



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