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We are currently looking to recruit a Social Worker for a Children in Care Team based in Kings Hill. This is a locum vacancy starting ASAP for 3 to 6 months.
Purpose of the Job:
Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. The postholder should be working in line with the Competency Framework.
Main duties and responsibilities:
*Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of welfare reports and court attendance, to effectively meet the needs of the client group, in line with the competency standards set out in the Competency Framework. The caseload will be managed within the relevant framework of supervision dependent on the complexity of the case and post qualification experience of the post holder but all cases will involve difficult and distressing situations.
*Contribute to and review the development of ongoing initiatives to achieve a more effective use of resources within Children & Families Services.
*Initiate and develop close working partnerships with statutory agencies, voluntary and private sector agencies, carers and those with parental responsibility in order to facilitate effective service delivery.
*Inform advise, counsel and support clients and carers, individually and in group settings, to relieve stress and modify attitudes of behaviour to meet the needs of the client.
*Ensure that information systems, e.g. CAFIS, and client records are effectively maintained to provide up-to-date and accurate information, upon which decisions affecting service delivery can be made.
*Maintain a personal awareness of legislation, departmental and corporate policies and procedures, particularly those relating to Looked After Children, Children in Need and Child Protection, acting in line with these to ensure consistency and a high quality of service delivery across the Directorate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in Social Work (Dip HE/Degree or Post Grad) and registration as a social worker with the General Social Care Council
EXPERIENCE
Relevant experience to demonstrate the competencies required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Good interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, and when working in groups
Ability to prioritise and to work effectively on own initiative as well as within a team
Good report-writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly in writing
Ability to work within a court setting
Computer literate
KNOWLEDGE
A working knowledge of child development and demonstrate an ability to underpin practice with a theoretical base, including attachment theory and the needs of Looked After Children/Children in Need/children in the Child Protection system
A working knowledge of national policies, frameworks and regulations.
Working knowledge of Quality Protects and Working Together
A working knowledge of County procedures relating to Looked After Children/Children in Need/Child Protection
A knowledge of family court proceedings
Knowledge of family relationships
Good knowledge of assessment frameworks
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Emotionally resilient
Willingness to attend regular training opportunities
Commitment to equal opportunities
Discretion
Flexibility
Ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day
COMPETENCIES
Competencies are set within the Competency Framework for Children's Social Services.
Advertiser: Agency
Reference: 925480
Posted on: 2017-01-16 16:51:02
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This Job Has Expired! This advert has now been deleted by the advertiser, the details below are for information only.
We are currently looking to recruit a Social Worker for a Children in Care Team based in Kings Hill. This is a locum vacancy starting ASAP for 3 to 6 months.
Purpose of the Job:
Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. The postholder should be working in line with the Competency Framework.
Main duties and responsibilities:
*Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of welfare reports and court attendance, to effectively meet the needs of the client group, in line with the competency standards set out in the Competency Framework. The caseload will be managed within the relevant framework of supervision dependent on the complexity of the case and post qualification experience of the post holder but all cases will involve difficult and distressing situations.
*Contribute to and review the development of ongoing initiatives to achieve a more effective use of resources within Children & Families Services.
*Initiate and develop close working partnerships with statutory agencies, voluntary and private sector agencies, carers and those with parental responsibility in order to facilitate effective service delivery.
*Inform advise, counsel and support clients and carers, individually and in group settings, to relieve stress and modify attitudes of behaviour to meet the needs of the client.
*Ensure that information systems, e.g. CAFIS, and client records are effectively maintained to provide up-to-date and accurate information, upon which decisions affecting service delivery can be made.
*Maintain a personal awareness of legislation, departmental and corporate policies and procedures, particularly those relating to Looked After Children, Children in Need and Child Protection, acting in line with these to ensure consistency and a high quality of service delivery across the Directorate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in Social Work (Dip HE/Degree or Post Grad) and registration as a social worker with the General Social Care Council
EXPERIENCE
Relevant experience to demonstrate the competencies required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Good interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, and when working in groups
Ability to prioritise and to work effectively on own initiative as well as within a team
Good report-writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly in writing
Ability to work within a court setting
Computer literate
KNOWLEDGE
A working knowledge of child development and demonstrate an ability to underpin practice with a theoretical base, including attachment theory and the needs of Looked After Children/Children in Need/children in the Child Protection system
A working knowledge of national policies, frameworks and regulations.
Working knowledge of Quality Protects and Working Together
A working knowledge of County procedures relating to Looked After Children/Children in Need/Child Protection
A knowledge of family court proceedings
Knowledge of family relationships
Good knowledge of assessment frameworks
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Emotionally resilient
Willingness to attend regular training opportunities
Commitment to equal opportunities
Discretion
Flexibility
Ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day
COMPETENCIES
Competencies are set within the Competency Framework for Children's Social Services.
Advertiser: Agency
Reference: 925480
Posted on: 2017-01-16 16:51:02
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