Social Worker Children

2 months ago


Peterborough, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

SW Locums are looking for a qualified social worker with a demonstratable history of working within Children's services in the UK. This particular role falls within the Children in Care Team.

To carry a workload reflecting increasing complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge, in line with the capability of a social worker with a minimum of one year’s post qualification experience in a social work role.
Regular supervision will be in accordance with the departmental supervision policy.
To work within relevant current legislation and the procedural framework of Peterborough City Council (the Council).
To work collaboratively with children, young people and families/carers to assess their needs and plan and deliver services in accordance with the social work team’s service area.

Requirements:

Degree in Social Work or other qualification equal to.
Successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment or the Children’s Workforce Development Council’s Newly Qualified Social Worker programme.
Knowledge and understanding of the values and principles underpinning the involvement of children, young people and families/carers, including the right to access independent advocacy and complaints processes.
Knowledge and application of the legal and policy frameworks and guidance that inform and mandate social work practice in Children’s Social Care.
Knowledge and understanding of the practice area relevant to the post, including critical awareness of current issues and evidence based practice research.
Knowledge and understanding of the Professional Capabilities Framework as it applies to the Social Worker level.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

* Work in partnership with children, young people and families/carers and, through building effective relationships, to elicit their needs and views and promote participation in decision making.

* Undertake assessments in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy, and procedures for the service and in the context of assessing risk to children and young people.

* Plan, implement and review a range of interventions for children, young people and families/carers in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy and
procedures for the service.

* Manage a workload independently, seeking support and suggesting solutions for workload difficulties.

* Make pro-active use of supervision to support effective practice, reflection and career development and to meet the objectives of Performance Development Reviews.

* Maintain accurate, up to date records safely and confidentially in accordance with the Council’s policies and procedures. Produce succinct, well-structured records and reports, clearly recording and reporting analysis and judgements.

* Pro-actively engage with colleagues and a range of organisations to identify, assess, plan for and support the needs of children, young people and families/carers in order to promote positive
change and independence, whilst demonstrating confident and effective judgement about risk to children and young people.

* Carry out all duties in accordance with the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy and other policies designed to protect employees and service users from harassment. It is the duty of the postholder not to act in an oppressive or discriminatory manner towards employees or service users.

* The post-holder should respond to such practice or behaviour by challenging or reporting it.

* Meet the requirements of the Professional Capabilities Framework, Social Worker level, and of registration with the HCPC in respect of practice standards, conduct and professional
development.

At SW Locums you will benefit from:

* Constant support with your own, vastly experienced and knowledgeable consultant.

* Great rates of pay.

* No “waffle” straight talking, conscientious and informed advice.

* Fastest and accurate payments available.

* Contact available 24/7.

* Access to exclusive vacancies nationwide.

* Free DBS and compliance service.

* Access to on-going training opportunities.

* Industry leading “Refer a Friend” recommendation scheme offering up to £300 for successfully placed referrals.

* Excellent “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *

* Terms and conditions apply to our bonus scheme



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