Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker - Assessment Team

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker within the Assessment Team to work Full Time based in Medway.

The salary for this Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker job is up to £52,146 per annum.

Main duties:

• To work proactively with children and families using the Signs of Safety practice model, in order to effectively understand and assess their needs and risks, and provide a clear plan in response, which may transfer to a social work team for a statutory intervention, facilitate access to early help, or signpost to community-based services.
• Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all vulnerable children receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to safeguarding and putting the needs of individual children first.
• Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with children, young people and their families.
• Work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.
• Consistently use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions with children and their families.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council’s specific recording systems to promote effective case management.
• Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e Child Protection Conferences, strategy meetings, Looked After Children Reviews, Children in Need meetings, and court proceedings as necessary, to the required standard and within the prescribed timescales.
• Keep up to date with research findings, theoretical models and innovative practice within the social work field in order to maintain the highest professional standards.
• Participate in regular reflective supervision with your manager to review casework and critically reflect on and identify any areas of learning.
• At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.

Requirements of this Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker job:

• A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Registered or eligible for registration.

Contact:
This Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.