October 10. 2022
Senior Practitioner – Social Worker– Dudley 24-7 recruitment are looking for a Social Worker to work in the Children’s Services department in Dudley ** Driving license and access to own vehicle is essential, DBS checking process, Driving Licence will be subject to checking with the DVLA. It is a council requirement to have Business Use Car Insurance and a valid MOT certificate (For cars over 3 years old) Payrate: £ 25.78 per hour Contract type: Temporary (ongoing) Accountabilities for Social Worker – In Dudley – * Contribute to the delivery of an effective children’s social care service as part of a social work team, improving outcomes for children and young people. * Manage caseloads dependent upon experience, grade of post and complexity of cases, utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs assessments, care planning, and child protection investigations. * Carry out high quality assessments, using child-centred, community focused, and multiagency interventions to bring about positive change through developing effective relationships, and to secure the best outcomes for children and young people. * Ensure children and young people are adequately protected in line with Dudley LSCB, departmental policy and procedures, and relevant legislation. Key Responsibilities as a Social Worker – In Dudley: Holds and manages a varied caseload reflecting the function of the team in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and legislation. Identifies and assesses levels of risk and need, and delivers protective or supportive services for children at risk, in need and/or looked after. Maintains an up-to-date assessment, care plan and reviews for all cases. Assesses and analyses need, contributing to and implementing plans and reviewing progress against identified outcomes ensuring that the child’s welfare is paramount throughout. Ensures that reports are up to date, of a high quality and submitted according to appropriate timescales. Ensures that reports are up to date, of a high quality and submitted according to appropriate timescales. Work co-operatively with colleagues and in partnership across agency boundaries. Attends a range of meetings including child protection case conference meetings and court hearings to represent the local authority. Undertakes direct work with children, young people and their families in line with agreed care plans. Carries out all work within equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory frameworks. Carries out statutory obligations in accordance with departmental policy and practice. Keeps up-to-date and act in accordance with current legislation and departmental practice and initiatives Develops/maintains good working relationships with other professionals in all agencies. Maintains accurate, up to date, and relevant case recordings and any other records as specified in departmental guidance and procedures’ and utilising tools such as the Children Case Management (CCM) system as appropriate. Maintains regular supervision through frequent meetings and briefings in line with the Department’s supervision policy. Contribute to the development of other workers sharing knowledge and skills as appropriate. Reports changes to risk levels, care plans or children’s circumstances to their supervisor on a regular basis or immediately as required. Seeks advice on appropriate action, developing new risk assessments and care plans as guided by their supervisor Contributes through team meetings and organisational events to the development of the service. Maintains and develops up-to-date knowledge and relevant skills through continued learning. Ensures that expenditure on cases is properly authorised and recorded, in accordance with departmental procedures. To apply, you should be a qualified social worker with current Social Work England registration. You’ll bring significant experience of social work, modelling good practice and providing advice and guidance in complex situations. As a subject matter expert in relevant professional practice, you should have a comprehensive understanding of current legislation, regulations, and guidance. Evidence of continuing professional development and capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards. An in-depth understanding of the financial implications of commissioned care packages. The ability to make clear decisions, to highlight and limit potential risks associated with intervention. A good level of IT skills. Benefits of working for 24-7 recruitment: Fantastic opportunity to join the well-established workforce. Weekly pay 28 days holiday Access to online portal and payslips Amazing existing team Free onsite parking Flexible working options and other lifestyle benefits, we’ll enable you to make the most of your life outside work, too. We’ll support you to be to your best, with the resources, training and development to empower you. What to do next? If this Social Worker – position sounds like the role for you, we would love you to get in touch. Please apply online and the dedicated team will get in touch!
