Social Worker - Children's Services

Who You Are

If you are someone who:

• Shares our passion for working with 16 and 17-year-old young people and their families and has a determination to achieve positive outcomes for them.
• Is tenacious, persistent, resilient, and excellent at developing positive relationships with young people, their families and partner agencies.
• Has an understanding of the issues young people have who are faced with homelessness.
• Understands the legislation relating to homeless young people.

What the Job Involves

• Work in partnership with children and families to address their social, emotional, and environmental needs.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of the most vulnerable children and young people through high-quality service delivery.
• Assess risks and needs for vulnerable children, delivering services to improve their quality of life.
• Co-ordinate services for the best outcomes for children, young people, and families/carers ensuring appropriate resource use.
• Collect and maintain accurate records and update systems confidentially and in line with legislation.
• Participate in meetings, court representations, and the supervision process as required.

Skills

• Significant experience of working with children and families.
• Specialist knowledge of social work theories and practice.
• Detailed knowledge of legislation and child development.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to relate to various people.
• Organisational skills, handling multiple priorities.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good IT skills and assessment skills for complex family situations.
• Liaison and negotiation skills with other agencies and service users.