About the Role:
We are seeking a qualified Social Worker to join our dedicated Children & Families Team in Gloucester, where they will hold a caseload of children and provide an effective, evidence-based intervention with consideration of timeliness and impact.
The caseload for this team will be a mix of CIN, CP & CIC which includes some court work with a caseload of around 18.
Contracted Hours – 37 hours per week (Full-Time)
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload with a high level of complexity and risk, including children subject to care proceedings and child protection plans
- Act in a consultative role to less experienced social workers to ensure reflective practice in all single or multi-agency assessments, including the development of outcome-focused plans
- Support less experienced staff with court proceedings, chair core groups and multi-agency meetings, and facilitate family group meetings
- Model a high standard of practice in own casework, including high-quality case recording and report writing
- Provide mentoring and specialist consultation or advice to colleagues and other professionals
- Undertake direct work with children, young people, and families to manage risk and achieve the sustained and positive outcomes identified in assessments and plans
- Attend relevant meetings requiring high-level professional input
- Maintain and facilitate professional working relationships with all stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of services
- Support Advanced Practitioners in improving social work practice
- Undertake training and development as required, including ongoing post-qualification professional development
- Be accountable for own practice, ensuring it is of high quality and reflects best practice
- Support, promote, and safeguard the welfare of children and young people
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker
- Registered with Social Work England
- Enhanced DBS
- Eligible to work in the UK
Interested?
For more information on this role or to apply, get in touch with our vendor department who will arrange for a specialist consultant to get in contact with you:
0203 906 8670