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Bracknell Forest's Children's Social Care team are proud to have achieved an Outstanding in all areas grading. We use the Family Safeguarding Model in our approach to collaborate with families to keep them together, where it is safe to do so, supported by Motivational Interviewing (MI). You will be a valued member of the team, where you will feel connected, appreciated, heard, accepted, included and supported.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and implement effective safeguarding plans to protect children from harm
Work alongside other professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Manage a caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, Care Proceedings and Children Looked After
Take part in the team duty system responding to concerns as and when they arise
Make effective use of time and be able to prioritise workload, ensuring timeliness in visiting, report writing and other deadlines
Participate in regular reflective supervision and be able to set clear goals and intervention strategies
Develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the department's policies, procedures and guidelines including data protection and GDPR
Requirements:
Hold a recognised Social Work qualification
Registered with Social Work England
Successfully completed ASYE
Experience of frontline social work including child in need and child protection
Understanding of relevant legislation, guidance, policies and thresholds that underpin safeguarding
Experience of effective multi‑agency working, building partnerships and co‑producing needs‑led safety plans
Demonstrate analytical skills, ability to assess information, identify actions and record timely accurate information
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework
Candidates currently residing in the UK
What we offer:
One-off Welcome Payment of £6,000
Annual 4% Retention Payment after 2 years
28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days
Paid employee volunteering scheme
Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility)
Reimbursement of Social Work England registration
Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits
Career development through internal and external training opportunities
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club