Advanced Social Worker, Disabled Children’s Team
Swindon Borough Council
Role
Who You Are
You are a highly skilled and experienced social worker, committed to upholding professional standards and leadership. You thrive in complex situations, supporting colleagues, and collaborating with various agencies to promote child safety and family well-being. You excel in reflective practice, learning, and challenge to deliver exceptional social work services.
What the job involves
This role involves managing a smaller than average, but more complex caseload, providing leadership, supervision, and mentorship within the team. You will apply evidence-informed practice and uphold high professional standards, supporting the development of social workers and students. The job requires engagement in strategic development and policy improvement, safeguarding, and promoting effective multi-disciplinary collaboration to enhance service delivery.
Skills
- Advanced assessment and intervention techniques
- Leadership and professional supervision
- Multi-disciplinary collaboration
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Experience with complex caseloads
- Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
- Proficient in IT and case management systems
- Training and mentoring capabilities
- Decision-making and strategic thinking
- Fluency in English language