Children's Services Professional

3 weeks ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time

About Us

Polaris Children's Services is an established children's services provider delivering innovative and outcomes-based services to build brighter futures for children, young people, and families.

Role Overview

This full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract position is based in Mansfield, with hybrid working arrangements combining office visits and home-based work. You will be required to travel to Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, and Derby to cover various locations.

Responsibilities

  • Hold case responsibility and oversee the delivery of intervention services to promote equality, diversity, and rights for all individuals associated with the service.
  • Respond to referrals or service requests from Local Authority partners and implement, monitor, and review service plans in partnership with other agencies.
  • Refer children, young people, and their families to appropriate specialist or universal services to meet their needs.
  • Contribute to regular returns/contract monitoring reports to customers and support the Service Manager in delivering Key Performance Indicators for the service.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A Social Work qualification recognised by Social Work England or equivalent body.
  • Proven experience of working with children, young people, and their families with complex and multiple needs, including child protection issues.
  • A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to children's services and fostering, as well as publications informing current thinking on good practice and safeguarding children and young people.
  • Ability to work effectively in partnership with Local Authorities and partner agencies.

Benefits

Polaris Children's Services offers a range of benefits, including:

  • 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays.
  • Enhanced Mileage.
  • Company Pension.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Employee Discount Scheme.

Salary

The salary for this role is up to £30,450 per annum, plus additional benefits.

About Our Community

Polaris Children's Services works across Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, and Derby to provide family preservation services aiming to reunify and divert children and young people from the edge of care.



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