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We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Family Solutions Team who shares the same commitment, dedication, care, and support as we do.
Your Role And Responsibilities
You will work with families and provide an intensive, solution-focused, strength-based, trauma informed intervention. We work in collaboration with case responsible social workers using one of the three models:
* Edge of care: An intensive 12-week intervention, working with the whole family to prevent children entering the care system where it is assessed as safe to do so.
* Reunification: An intensive intervention of up to 20 weeks to support children in care to return home to their parents or someone within their connected network.
* Restore and prevent: An intensive 12-week intervention to sustain placements for Children in Care where there is potential breakdown.
You will need
* a relevant social work qualification and Social Work England registration.
* to hold a full and current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means.
The team
The team comprises Senior Social Workers, Social Workers and Family Support Practitioners with various skills and expertise; you can develop your social work practice and experience within a supportive team culture.
Empowering Everyone
We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be.
Benefits
* up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
* membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
* performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
* training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
* a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
* diverse and active staff networks
* flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
How To Apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile.
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions:
* Can you describe a time when you worked intensively with a family to prevent a child from entering care? What approach did you take, and what was the outcome?
* Describe a time when you identified a safeguarding concern. What actions did you take, and how did you ensure the child’s safety?
* Tell us about a complex case you managed. How did you balance the needs of the child, the family, and statutory responsibilities?
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
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