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Children Social Worker
Posted 20 hours 7 minutes ago by Triumph Consultants Limited
£25.13 Hourly
Permanent
Not Specified
Social Care Jobs
Yorkshire, Castleford, United Kingdom, WF101
Job Description
What's involved with this role: Interim Children Social WorkerReference no: Wakefield 0009 A003 / 1Enhanced DBS disclosure requiredHybrid - 4 days in office, 1 from homeMust have at least 3 years post qualifying experience - Needs to drive and have own vehicle Key responsibilities:
- Carry out the role and responsibilities of a key worker for a caseload which will include complex and statutory work Undertake assessment, planning and reviewing work concerning children in need, children subject to child protection plans and children who are looked after in care using the Signs of Safety model and a child-focused approach in accordance with agreed statutory and service procedures. Work restoratively with children and young people, families and carers to maintain and develop effective relationships and to help them make informed decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning Be responsible for analysing information to support the ongoing needs of children, young people and their families and carers Work directly with children and young people to ensure that assessments and interventions are informed by their views Maintain and develop effective working relationships with other professionals within the directorate and with partner agencies to ensure integrated, holistic and multidisciplinary approach to the care management and safeguarding of children and young people. Work with children and young people, families, carers and communities to help them make informed choices and decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning. Utilise appropriate information and communication technology to ensure the provision of prompt and efficient services and information to service users, partner agencies and other stakeholders and maintain accurate and complete records. Be responsible for planning and negotiating a range of appropriate services and interventions that meet the needs of children and young people within delegated levels of responsibility Use high level communication skills including listening, building empathy, consultation and negotiation to ensure positive outcomes for children and young people.
- Appropriate social work professional qualification ( BA or MA in Social Work, Dip in Social Work, or equivalent recognised by the Central Council for Education & Training in Social Work) Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) In depth knowledge of relevant policies, appropriate legislation, government guidance and best practice in all aspects of social work in the Local Authority appropriate to the needs of children, young people, their families and carers from diverse backgrounds A wide knowledge and understanding of the needs of service users Extensive knowledge and experience of Signs of Safety and evidence based practice and a track record of integrating this into own practice and service delivery Significant post qualifying experience and continuous professional development Extensive experience acting as workplace supervisor supporting newly qualified social workers and/or social work students Significant experience of working together with others across voluntary and statutory agencies, providing a social work service to children, young people and their families and carers, gained in statutory settings at a practitioner level, undertaking a full range of statutory social work tasks Substantial evidence of maintaining and developing skill and knowledge base in professional field through post qualifying training or other opportunities Keyboarding skills are required to ensure accurate and appropriate information is produced and provided to service users, customers and clients.
Triumph Consultants Limited
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