Sandwell Children's Trust,
At Sandwell Children's Trust, we firmly believe that the voice of the child should be at the centre of everything we do. We are on an ambitious journey to ensure that children and families in Sandwell are safe and empowered to thrive.
Our ‘Sandwell Deal’ brings together our new improved offering that make Sandwell Children’s Trust a great place to work; it also sets out our expectations of you as a member of staff.
What we can offer you
* Generous annual leave of up to 31 days, plus 5 additional days for long service recognition.
* Your birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 Bank Holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas.
* You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6%.
* We recognise individual loyalty with service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards.
* Flexible working patterns that suit you and all of our roles have well‑defined career progression.
* We provide competitive expenses for both mileage (55p per mile) and subsistence, plus access to a comprehensive employee benefits scheme.
12 months Fixed Term Contract
Hybrid Working – 37 hours per week
Band I SCP 44 – 47 (£55,609 - £59,027 per annum) dependent on experience plus excellent benefits
We are proud to create an environment where our employees are nurtured, caseloads are manageable and continuous professional development is encouraged. With a culture of collaborative working and the child at the heart of everything we do, there’s never been a more exciting time to join the Trust.
We are looking for exceptional candidates who are passionate, committed and dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people. You will be responsible for working closely with children, young people and their families. You will drive care plans and ensure statutory responsibilities for looked after children are adhered to. You will ensure children receive the best care and do not remain in care any longer than required. You will ensure that when children are leaving care, that they do so with the best options to enable a successful future.
Core tasks
* Consult with all the relevant adults, including foster carers, before each review;
* Read all the relevant documentation before each review;
* Meet with the child in a meaningful way before the review (this may involve meeting with the child on a different day in advance of the review);
* Chair all meetings that make up the review;
* Provide a full record of the review;
* Complete quality assurance documentation;
* Undertake any follow up work after the review;
* Monitor drift;
* Alert the local authority in writing of areas of poor practice;
* Consult with the social worker and the child, following a significant change;
* Resolve concerns informally, implementing the local dispute resolution process;
* Where necessary, travel to meetings;
* Undertake training and attend meetings for the purpose of consultation and professional development.
Sandwell Children's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS is required for this position and registration with Social Work England.
Pre‑employment checks will be carried out in line with the Department for Education KCSIE Guidance 2022.
Equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration irrespective of race, colour, disability, sex, religion, or any other protected characteristic.
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