Childrens Social Worker/ Advanced Practitioner Safeguarding #000970551

Job Description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

The following is essential criteria:

– Degree in Social Work

– SWE Registration

– Right to work within the UK

– Full, clean driving license and access to a vehicle

This role is based on the Safeguarding and Support team where social workers manage Child in Need, Child Protection, pre-proceedings and Court matters.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• To carry out assessments of children in need, including those in need of protection and cared for children. 

• To co-ordinate service provision to meet the needs of those children.

• To carry out reviews and statutory visits in accordance with statutory and service procedures.

• To carry out direct work with children and their families in order to meet their assessed need.

• To respect and promote the identity needs of children arising from their cultural, religious and linguistic background.

• To engage parents, carers and children in meaningful and open working relationships, to encourage their full participation in meeting the needs of the children.

• To support the development of parents and carers as required in order to achieve best outcomes for the children.

• To undertake such work jointly with colleagues within the service and from other agencies in appropriate cases.

• To observe all statutory regulations.

• To meet the Professional Registration Standards set by Social Work England.

• To prepare and present information (both written and oral) to Panels, the Court and other agencies.

• To maintain accurate, up-to-date records on all work carried out and to ensure good and effective communication with other professionals involved.

• To attend all regular supervision sessions with the Team Manager as required, taking an active part and preparing for each meeting.

• To participate in all training as required and to ensure that you undertake Continuing Professional Development.

• To observe all Council and service policies and procedures in respect of administration and professional practice.

• To contribute to policy making within the service and to the evaluation and review of services.

• To undertake such duties commensurate with the level of responsibility for this post.

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

What’s on offer for the Social Worker

· Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!

· Excellent management structure with experienced leaders

· Desirable location with excellent transport links

· A stable and well-supported working environment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

• Competitive Rates of pay

• In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

• Enhanced DBS completed.

• Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

• Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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