Social Worker

4 days ago

Chelmsford, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

**Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It's an exciting time to join us. Not only have we been named Outstanding by Ofsted, we are delighted and at the same time humbled tohave been crowned Social Work Employer of the Year for the second time in the last three years** This position is open to Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) and Experienced Social Workers. The starting salary for a NQSW is £28,592 per annum and this will rise to £32,065 per annum on successful completion of the ASYE programme. In line with our Skills and Capability Framework for an experienced Social Worker the basic salary is between £32,065 per annum and £43,839 per annum with entry points at the following figures: £32,065, £33,536, 35,008, £36,480, £37,952, £39,423, £40,895,£42,366 and £43,839. **In Essex County Council we are "Serious about Social Work"** Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion; promoting development and wellbeing of children, young people and their families; protecting them fromneglect and abuse. Working together with partners delivering a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future. **Assessment and Intervention (A&I)** These teams are the gateway through which children, young people, parents/carers and other agencies gain access to Children and Families services. Assessment and Intervention undertakes incoming assessments and short - term intervention work with families;working with children from pre - birth up to a child's 18th birthday. **Job Purpose Summary** Managing a defined caseload, the social worker is responsible for working effectively with children, young people and families/carers to achieve positive change and improved outcomes. This includes enquiry, assessment, purposeful intervention through directwork and review in relation to Child Protection, Child in Need and Children Looked After; achieving permanency through care for Children in Care. **What you will need** - Diploma or degree in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent. Registration with Social Work England as a registered social worker. - Demonstrable capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards e.g. Professional Capability - Framework (PCF), Knowledge & Skills Statement (KSS) - A good working knowledge and ability to use information technology and related systems e.g. Word, social work case recording systems. - Required to work flexibly as required, very occasionally including evenings and weekends **The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car orthe ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential.

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