Social Worker

1 week ago


Stafford, United Kingdom Job Switch Ltd Full time

Key Accountabilities: Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.
1.
To carry out a range of Social Work tasks as allocated by the Team Manager 2.
Holding and managing allocations of fostering families, prioritising all work in accordance with the Directorates Policies and Procedures, standing orders, budgets and all relevant legislation.
3.
Complying at all times with the policy and procedures of Childrens Services in respect of all aspects of work.
4.
Ensuring that all work is completed within the stated timescales in accordance with both national and local policy.
5.
Planning, carrying out and monitoring all activities required for individual children and families to ensure that they achieve their assessed outcomes.
6.
Undertaking regular reviews of individual childrens and families situations and to use the outcome to formulate new arrangements and plans in conjunction with service users and other agencies.
7.
Maintaining client records (electronic and paper) in line with Directorate policies and procedures within the framework provided by the Integrated Childrens System in relation to recording information about children and families.
8.
Participating in regular supervision or consultation with the Team Manager and ensuring that they are always made aware of significant issues in respect of children and families.
9.
Providing high quality and timely assessments and reports in the agreed format for Courts, Child Protection Case Conferences, Statutory Reviews and any other forum as directed by the Team Manager.
Qualifications/Professional membership Professional Social Work qualification (DIP SW, CQSW, CSS) or other Registration with Social Work England Knowledge and Experience Understanding of the key pieces of legislation in place in respect of childrens welfare & safeguarding Understanding of Assessment Framework A clear understanding of Working Together to Safeguard Children, Care Matters and Care Planning Regulations Understanding of the structures and systems in place which provide the framework for undertaking all relevant duties Understanding of the effects of problematic situations experienced by the children and families with whom we work Sound knowledge of child development Knowledge of family dynamics and effect on childrens lives Knowledge of the effects and disability and chronic illness on children and families 2 years post qualification experience Relevant training and experience in safeguarding Experience in a wide range of aspects of the social work role 5258436 Social Worker / Senior Practitioner Social Worker / Senior Practitioner Social Worker / Senior Practitioner Social Worker / Senior Practitioner Social Worker / Senior Practitioner TPBN1_UKTJ



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