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Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Location:
United Kingdom, Salisbury

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

37930.00 - 39835.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, forward-thinking Social Worker to become an integral part of our Children in Care Team in the South of Wiltshire. Dedicated to improving the lives of looked-after children and meeting the unique needs of the most vulnerable, we received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted in September 2023, with positive inspection feedback for our service. As part of the Children in Care Team, you will play a vital role in supporting looked-after children and care leavers. You will work closely with children, families, and partner agencies to deliver tailored support, ensuring each childs needs are met in a safe, inclusive, and empowering way.We have a package to support our care experienced young people (called the Local Offer) and have creative ways young people can influence our services and enhance inclusion (such as The Leaving Care Forum). Join our innovative local authority, where you can further your career aspirations. Together, we will continue making a positive impact on the lives of the children and families in Wiltshire. Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.

Job Responsibility:

To undertake for children and young adults person-centred social work/community care assessment with customers and to plan for the provision of support and/ or services with customers in order to assist them meet their outcomes and to live as independently as possible fulfilling their individual potential
To ensure accurate and timely recording of all information/assessment activity onto the Social Care records database in accordance with work targets set by the Team Manager and Assistant team manager
To be Primary worker with case responsibility for Children in Need, Children Looked After and when appropriate Children in need of Protection - depending upon the function of the dedicated team
To operate within the County policy and keep up to date with social work methods, practice developments, new legislation and procedures, including the Childrens Act 2004, Children & Families Act 2014, Every Child Matters and Care Matters agenda, The Care act 2014, NHS and social care legislation
To be responsible for the day to day interpretation of and implementation of statutory duties and departmental policy and procedures in the provision of services to children and young adults
To be allocated work from the Team Manager or any person delegated to act on their behalf based on eligibility criteria and to hold case management responsibility for this work
To have a well developed understanding of assessment and the management of risks for adults and to be able to apply Council policy and support customers to manage risk appropriately
To identify where vulnerable adults may be at risk and to act in accordance with the Departments Safeguarding policies and procedures
To complete enquiries and assess, the needs of and risks to vulnerable children and young people in a timely manner giving due consideration to the wishes and views of the child and the childs family
This will include the completion of S47 enquiries, Single Assessments, Vulnerable Adults safeguarding and engaging service users and other relevant persons in the work base, homes or any other appropriate venue e.g. hospital, school etc
To take appropriate action to assess and minimise any identified concern or risk to children/young people in accordance with the requirements and timescales of Assessment Frameworks, Child Protection procedures and Looked after Children legislation and procedures
To draw up and implement, with the child/young person and their family/carers, an appropriate plan to address identified issues and to maximise the participation of service users and carers in this process ensuring that social work intervention is ongoing only when necessary in peoples lives
To carry out regular reviews of individual plans, record outcomes and formulate revised plans which are outcome focused
To convene meetings e.g. team around the child meetings to assist in the implementation and review of plans for vulnerable children
To write reports for Child Protection Conferences, Planning Meetings, Looked after Children reviews, Legal meetings and Court Hearings and attend these as appropriate
Participate in the teams social work duty rota
To fully engage and prepare for own supervision and appraisal through self-evaluation, ensuring that continual professional development is evidenced
Ability to travel on a daily basis and to undertake visits to families in their own homes or in other settings

Requirements:

Professional Social Work qualification
Social Work England registered
Experience of direct work with children, young people and families
OR Experience of direct work with vulnerable adults
Experience of completing assessments, reports and plans for children identified as vulnerable and in need
OR Experience of completing assessments, reports and plans for adults identified as vulnerable and in need
Knowledge and evidence of assessment skills, including engaging with users of services, other professionals and agencies to achieve a holistic assessment
Excellent report writing skills
Proven organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise work, manage own time effectively and meet deadlines
Ability to keep accurate electronic records
Ability to contribute positively to the social work team and department
Takes responsibility for own professional development and commitment to evidenced based practice
Good IT skills
Ability to manage competing demands of a caseload
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written with colleagues, outside agencies and service users
Ability to identify problems with some complexity and to demonstrate creative approach to such problems
Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships within and outside the department
Fluent in English Language
Some relevant professional experience post qualification in a similar work environment
Expert knowledge of relevant policy, systems, work practices, professional guidelines, legislation in the area of specialism
Excellent ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems
Authoritative knowledge of the relevant range of procedural and legislative frameworks, systems and initiatives
Experience of multi-disciplinary and partnership working and awareness of the issues involved
Planning and workload management skills
Proven assessment and investigation skills appropriate to the scope of the role
Ability to carry out complex client assessments
Experience of using professional knowledge to work within referral systems according to established criteria
Proven ability to work with challenging client groups and situations
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proven ability to deliver training
Accurate record keeping and report writing
Good presentational skills
Knowledge of financial assessment processes
Have up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of, children and young people
Thorough understanding of the needs of children in care
Up to date knowledge of key child care legislation, policies and practices central to the implementation of a professional social work service on behalf of the council
Knowledge of Every Child Matters, the five outcomes and shared processes
OR Have up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the safeguarding of, vulnerable adults
Knowledge and understanding of Health & Social Care legislation and wider policy context for vulnerable adults
AND Knowledge and ability to put into practice a range of theories, models and interventions and to assess impact for the service user
Knowledge of assessment processes including the contribution provided by other agencies, timescales and their impact on council and Government performance targets and indicators
Knowledge of Outcome focused interventions

Nice to have:

Understanding of Person Centred Planning
Experience of foster care and family placement work
experience of developing supported living options for vulnerable adults
Experience of working with children in care, their families and foster carers
Developing ordinary life, supported living options for young adults

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Expiration:
December 31, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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