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Social Work Professional
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Northallerton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom North Yorkshire Council Full timeNorth Yorkshire Council is seeking dedicated and compassionate Social Workers to join our team, making a real difference in the lives of children and families within our community. We offer rewarding roles at two levels: Grade J and Grade K. Both positions are integral to providing essential support and safeguarding services to vulnerable...
Experienced Social Worker FAST
4 months ago
Job summary
Grade: JK
Salary: From £35,745To£40,221 per annum pro rata + relocation support
Hours: Full time/ part time hoursavailable
Contract: Permanent
Location: Selby Area,withflexible work bases and hybrid working available
Closing date: 17th June 2024
Our Family Assessment and Support Teams you will work with arange of children and their families, carers and networks. This will includechildren in need, children subject to child protection plans and those wherepublic law proceedings are needed.
A good understanding of all these aspects of thelegislation, practice and court process will be needed. In NYC we have anextensive training and learning offer and will support you in your continualprofessional development. This includes all aspects of our defined practicemodel, Systemic, signs of safety and family seeing/network training.
We have high aspirations for our young people and alwaysstrive to work collaboratively with children,young people and theirfamilies, working strongly with the belief that each child and young person hasa network around them which is essential to work alongside and tap into.
Main duties of the job
The role is very varied, no two days look the same forworkers, one day you maybe completing words and pictures with a family or thenext supporting a young person with complex needs and family work with all young people from birth to the ageof 18 having strong links with other agencies externally and teams in NorthYorkshire.
We are looking forSocial Workers with at leasttwo years post qualifying experience and a can do attitude who are childfocussed, like to think outside of the box and are creative in their planningwith children.
About us
The team consists of a Team Manager and Practice Supervisorsto support all our Social Workers in the team. The team have dedicated businesssupport to enable Social Workers to spend more time with Children, Young Peopleand their families. We have a well-defined supervision policy which includesregular group supervisions, individual supervisions and opportunities toparticipate in County Wide practice model sessions and engage in appreciativeenquiry and conversation cafés about practice with our Principal SocialWorker.
The team is creative in the ways we work with families andno two plans look the same. The Social Workers are supported by new technologywhich means that time is freed up to spend it away from the computer and withyoung people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Childrens Social Care provide services which follow fromspecific legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and the Children Act 2004as well as other Government guidance and policy. We are committed to providing good qualityservices to support children young people and their families. To work at all times in line with the Healthand Care Professions Councils Code of Practice. Enhanced DBS check and Health and CareProfessions Council registration required. This role involves spokencommunications, so a confident use of English language is required
Job Purpose: Hold and manage a caseload including Childrenin Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children as allocated by the TeamManager or Assistant Team Manager. The post holder will do this by undertakingassessments, formulating, monitoring and managing plans for children with multiagency partners to ensure good, timely outcomes for children.
Operational management:
Manage and prioritise cases as allocated by the linemanager
Assess children and their familys needs and makeappropriate recommendations for services to achieve agreed outcomes
Participate in the allocation of cases and accept casesallocated by the Team Manager commensurate with your level of experience.
Liaise with other agency professionals as necessary tofulfil the Directorates statutory duties and achieve best outcomes forchildren.
Fully engage in supervision and performance appraisal
Maintain good case records, write reports as required inline with departmental standards. Give evidence in court in relation to care orother proceedings.
Partnerships:
Have a commitment to shared values and the common purposeof developing a culture of interagency working; including statutory bodies,third and private sector organisations
Ensure multi agency engagement in all assessment andplanning processes
Plan and commission services and support for children,young people and their families.
Liaise with colleagues in own and other departments andexternal agencies in order to gather information relevant to assessment andcare planning activities: organise and chair meetings as required.
Work with individuals or groups to develop individualpotential.
Understand and support the role and value of families andcarers as partners in supporting their children to achieve positive outcomes
Ensure all interventions serve to improve outcomes forchildren
Make key decisions in terms of case management based onobservation and professional judgement: understanding their context in relationto behaviour, listen actively and respond to concerns
Evaluate situations, analyse and record themappropriately.
Grade K only: Act as supervisor to Social Work students onplacement, including support, guidance, challenge and assessment
Strategic management:
Contribute to the planning and development of theDirectorates services
Understand your own role, and the importance of providingcare or support through transitional periods.
Identify transition points
Provide appropriate support and interventions
Communications:
Advise clients on the Directorates charging policies
Comply with Data Protection Legislation and the Access Requestto Files Policy
Demonstrate good recording skills with the availabletechnology
Liaise with staff of the Directorate and other agencies toeffect decisions reached, and to participate in all necessary placement orreview panels to ensure that service provision continues to be appropriate toservice user needs and wishes.
Promote children, young people and their familysparticipation in decision making.
Ensure all work with children and families remains focusedand meets the need of children
Use high level communication skills, including listening,building empathy, consultation and negotiation to ensure positive outcomes forchildren
Undertake preventative work with families in order toreduce the need for care or accommodation: support and assist families andextended families, to care for their children
Work with children and young people, families, carers andcommunities to help them make informed choices and decisions, enabling them toclarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with childrenand young people, their families and carers: provide advice and support: helpresolve conflict.
Systems and information:
Maintain case records, including computerised systems, inline with Directorate procedures.
Adhere to professional and organisational procedures onconfidentiality and maintaining appropriate boundaries with service users andtheir families.
Safeguarding:
Complete assessments within timescales with children andtheir families, develop care plans and provide support for children and theirfamilies
Provide support and advice to carers and encourage thedevelopment and maintenance of appropriate support networks and services withinindividual homes or in the community
Take necessary statutory or other action in relation tothe safety of children, including emergency situations, and liaison with otheragencies as required in such cases.
Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfareof children and young people that you are responsible for and come into contactwith.
Investigate allegations of neglect, abuse or ill-treatmentof children, in accordance with legislative requirements and child protectionprocedures; undertake assessments of risk and need; where appropriate, arrangeaccommodation for children and young people.
Apply for Child Assessment Orders and Emergency ProtectionOrders.
Prepare appropriate plans for children and young people,including arrangements for obtaining and implementing Court orders.
Person Specification
Occupational Skills
Essential
Grade J: Ability to communicate with children and young people at all levels of ability Undertake negotiation with families Ability to assess family circumstances and need and identify necessary resources to meeting that need Multi-disciplinary working intervention with Families Presentation skills (written and oral) The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Advocacy Care Planning and implementation Ability to engage with service users Team working Effective written and verbal communication skills including report writing IT skills to include competency in word processing, manipulating spreadsheets, accessing information from databases and electronic communication. Time management skills Ability to engage with service users Ability to recognise risk and take appropriate actions Grade K In addition to the skills detailed above at Grade J Undertake negotiation with families and in the partnership arena Self-management skills and ability to use initiative Care Planning and implementation and review Ability to engage service users in planning and decision making Ability to identify risk and initiate child protection intervention Ability to effectively supervise Social Worker students For all Grades Ability to write a range of reports and plans to a high professional standard
Experience
Essential
Grade J Knowledge of current good practice in child care Knowledge of the principles of the Children Act 1989, the Children Act 2004, the Every Child Matters agenda and Care Planning Regulations 2010 Some background experience in a social care or similar setting Work placement in a child care setting (degree course) Grade K In addition to the skills and knowledge detailed above at Grade J Knowledge of the judicial processes Knowledge of theory and practice of care assessment, planning, child protection/safeguarding procedures; detailed knowledge of relevant legislation acquired through professional qualification in social work plus minimum 2 year post-qualification experience in relevant field. The eligibility criterion for progression beyond (Grade J) will be as above for Grade J plus 2 years relevant post-qualification experience in accordance with designated performance standards. Instances may occur where the post-qualification experience is not in a post specifically designated as Social Worker. In such cases the appropriate Service Manager must be satisfied as to the quality and relevance of that experience
Qualifications
Essential
Grade J: Fully qualified, accredited social work professional status (CQSW, DipSW, CSS, PQCCA) Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council Grade K: Fully qualified, accredited social work professional status (CQSW, DipSW, CSS, PQCCA) Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council Successfully passing Level 3 (competence based) Assessment