Children's - Senior Social Worker (DfE)
Plymouth City Council
Who You Are: You must be experienced in Child Protection and Court Work with a good understanding of trauma informed practice. Your references should be of high quality satisfying DfE guidance. You will undertake casework with children, young people, and families. The role requires an individual with knowledge of legislative and policy frameworks and an ability to manage risks to children.
What the Job Involves: As a statutory role, your primary purpose will be to safeguard children and young people who are at risk of significant harm as per the Children Act 1989. You will work with children and families in multiple settings/locations, delivering support packages for positive outcomes. The role involves assessment of needs and risks, case recording, court work, and supervision. Be prepared for lifting small children, lone working, occasional weekend and evening work.
Skills:
- Degree or higher in Social Work and registration with professional regulatory body
- Knowledge of the legislative frameworks for child/family social work
- Understanding of child behavior, parenting styles, assessment of vulnerability factors
- Experience with customers demonstrating challenging behavior
- Ability to recognize indicators of harm
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional time management skills and ability to handle competing demands
- Proficiency in resilience strategies
- Comfort with lone working in unpredictable environments, dealing with verbal abuse, and aggression