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At Slough Children First we offer exceptional support, flexible working and a chance to do things differently. We are proud to have created a place where social work can flourish. Our young people are looking for social workers who are down-to-earth, honest, approachable and who can be themselves. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. As a social worker within our Assessment & Intervention Service, what we call the front door, you will be responsible for undertaking social work on allocated cases and producing outcome-based plans that reflect the needs of and risks to children and their families. You will develop effective relationships with children, young people and their families to improve the impact of work and determine the level of service available. We work on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 3 days per week based in the office.
Job Responsibility:
Undertaking social work on allocated cases producing outcome based plans, having regard to the needs of, and risks to, children and their families
To develop effective relationships with children, young people and their families to improve impact of work and determine the level of service available ensuring written plans are agreed with the CYP and their families and reflect their views
To determine, using evidence based practice how these needs will be met subject to resources, statutory responsibilities, within the framework of council policies and procedures
To be responsible for effective Individual performance in line with national standards and performance indicators, including receiving regular supervision
Responsible for participating in routine auditing activity across the service to secure the highest possible standards of social work practice and record keeping and to act in accordance with requirements of the Quality Assurance Framework
To ensure that the needs of service users/carers from all communities are addressed, and that close attention is paid to equalities issues in all aspects of work
To complete financial assessments and, where appropriate, to determine contributions and levels of need/service
With the agreement of the Social Work Team Manager, to identify resources required and available to promote child/family well being
To develop and maintain effective working relationships at appropriate levels with other relevant partner agencies
To maintain, monitor and review accurate records of all work undertaken ensuring recording information is accurate and up to date, including comprehensive use of the Integrated Children's System
To work effectively move casework to other areas of service as appropriate with a clear transfer plan
To contribute to the development of services to children and families and to attend and contribute positively to team meetings to promote the delivery of integrated and effective services
To identify own individual learning needs and ensure that practice reflects contemporary thinking
To provide cover for the work of other team members and undertake projects and other additional duties commensurate with the level of the job
Requirements:
Completing assessments of the needs of children and their families
Knowledge and ability of multiagency working
Ability to explore and assess risk
Drawing up plans of intervention in the lives of children and their families
Knowledge of family network meetings/family group conferences to draw up family support plan
Knowledge of the Children's Act
particularly sections 17 and 47
Presenting cases in multiagency meetings/settings
Writing professional reports
Ability to work collaboratively with families
Ability to effectively communicate with children and actively involve them in the assessment of their needs
Professional Social Work Degree or equivalent
Social Work England Registered
DBS Check (Enhanced)
Demonstrable post graduate experience
Professional Standards
Knowledge and Skills for Child and Family Social Workers – issued by DfE
Ability to write reports to a high standard
Understanding of children and families legal framework and assessment process
Understanding and experience of child protection procedures
Nice to have:
Court work experience
Current UK driving licence
Access to own vehicle (insured for work purposes)
Postgraduate qualification in relevant Social work discipline