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Social Work Specialist

1 month ago

Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Wiltshire Council Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Social Work Specialist to join our team at Wiltshire Council. As a key member of our Support and Safeguarding Service, you will play a pivotal role in empowering families and protecting futures.

The successful candidate will be based in Chippenham and will work with vulnerable children and families, from pre-birth to age 18. You will be part of a dynamic team that operates on a patch-based model, matching families with your expertise and chosen patch.

Main Responsibilities

  • As a primary worker, you will have case responsibility for children in need, children in need of protection, and children looked after.
  • You will interpret and implement statutory duties and departmental policy and procedures in providing services to children and young people.
  • You will complete enquiries and assessments, identifying the needs and risks to vulnerable children and young people, giving due consideration to their wishes and views.
  • You will take appropriate action to assess and minimize any identified concerns or risks to children/young people.
  • You will draw up and implement plans to address identified issues, ensuring social work intervention is ongoing only when necessary in people's lives.
  • You will carry out regular reviews of individual plans, record outcomes, and formulate revised plans that are outcome-focused.
  • You will convene meetings to assist in implementing and reviewing plans for vulnerable children.
  • You will write reports for child protection conferences, planning meetings, looked after children reviews, legal meetings, and court hearings.
  • You will work proactively and in partnership with other agencies to plan and deliver coordinated services to children, young people, and their families/carers.

About Us

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. We prioritize flexibility, offering various work locations and hot-desking opportunities to facilitate collaboration with safeguarding teams and services.

We foster a culture of continuous learning, encouraging professional growth and contributions to peers. Our team includes ASYEs, experienced social workers, Family Keyworkers, and an Assistant Team Manager. We support returning professionals with a supportive program to facilitate transition.