Children’s Social Worker #RQ478412

Job Description

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Please note decision making must be included within the Principal Accountabilities

Grade 7

1.

To promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and/or vulnerable adults (Service Area to include where appropriate)

2.

Contributes to the overarching strategy in Hull Children’s Social Care Services – to ensure that the team actively plans for safety, permanency and stability for children and young people regardless of the setting in which they live and to actively support children to live at home safely.

3.

Works in partnership with colleagues, parents and carers, ensuring that child-centred, systemic practice is the principal standard and framework for all work undertaken with children, young people and families.

4.

Engages in critical reflection and constructive challenge within the course of working with colleagues, other agencies and with children, young people and families.

5.

Undertakes specific pieces of direct work with children, young people and families both individually and co-working with colleagues as directed by the Team Manager.

6.

Actively engages in weekly team meetings ensuring focused and purposeful social work is undertaken with all cases.

7.

Works with colleagues in the team to ensure that children, young people and families are regularly and actively communicated with.

8.

Works with colleagues in the team to ensure that case recording is up to date and that required information is available for a variety of purposes e.g. core groups, multi-agency meetings, strategy meetings, panels, court, case conferences and looked after children reviews.

9.

Engages in the professional decision-making process with colleagues in relation to complex/high risk cases.

10.

Actively engages in the professional development framework for Hull Children’s Social Care Services (including attendance at practice development groups) and continuous learning as per relevant level of the Professional Capabilities Framework for the role.

11.

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated legislation places responsibilities for health and safety on Hull City Council, as your employer and you as an employee of the council. In addition to the Councils overall duties, the post holder has personal responsibility for their own health & safety and that of other employees; additional and more specific responsibilities are identified in the Council’s Corporate H&S policy.

Grade 8, all of the above plus:

12.

Engages in and advises on the professional decision-making process with children, young people and their families and colleagues in relation to complex/high risk cases.

13.

Prepares for and attends relevant decision-making panels on specific cases where there may be a requirement for additional resources e.g. Resource Allocation Panel.

14.

Prepares for and attends court as required in relation to specific cases where the engagement of legal processes is necessary.

15.

Provides co-working support and advice to other staff members within the team.

Grade 9, all of the above plus:

16.

Engages in and advises on the professional decision-making process with children, young people and their families and colleagues in relation to complex/high risk cases. Occasionally deputises for the Team Manager and liaises with children, young people and families and the Group Manager when necessary in relation to decisions on cases of a complex/high risk nature.

17.

Provides day-to-day supervision and contributes to practice education of any social work student attached to the team. Provides professional supervision (monthly) to the Family Practitioner.

18.

Actively supports and engages in practice development groups and the provision of information/professional opinion as required e.g. for policy amendments, newly developed ways of working.

What’s on offer for the Social Worker

· Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!

· Excellent management structure with experienced leaders

· Desirable location with excellent transport links

· A stable and well-supported working environment

You must have:

• A professional qualification in social work and experience of working with Children's
• Social Work England registration.
• Post qualified experience.
• Enhanced DBS/Update service.
• References required for the last 5 years of employment.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
• Competitive Rates of pay
• In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
• Enhanced DBS completed.
• Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team
• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
• Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area
• Flexible hours to meet your needs, full or part time
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *

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