Social Worker

Who You Are

You are a dedicated and qualified Social Worker, holding professional accreditation such as CQSW, DipSW, CSS, or PQCCA, and have current registration with Social Work England. You have a strong understanding of child care practices, relevant legislation, and multi-disciplinary intervention techniques. With at least three years of post-qualification experience, you are committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people.

What the Job Involves

As a Social Worker within the Children and Young People's Service, you will be responsible for managing a caseload, including Children in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children. The role requires you to undertake assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate with multi-agency partners to ensure timely and positive outcomes for children. You will participate in court proceedings, maintain detailed case records, and work towards interagency collaboration for the well-being of children and families. Additionally, you will supervise Social Work students and contribute to the strategic planning and development of services.

Skills

• Effective communication with children and families
• Case management and prioritization
• Multi-disciplinary collaboration
• Strong report writing and documentation skills
• IT proficiency (word processing, spreadsheets, databases)
• Risk assessment and safeguarding
• Time management and organization
• Advocacy and negotiation
• Supervision and support of students
• Ability to engage service users