Interim Social Worker - Children's Integrated Front Door
Reference no: Barnsley TCL 0009 6CEE / 1
Pay Rate: £20.85 per hour PAYE
Working Hours: 37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours
Assignment Duration: This opening assignment is for 4-5 months
City: BARNSLEY
Enhanced DBS disclosure required
Hybrid Working: Currently 3 days in the office and 2 days working at home each week.
An experienced social worker for Children's Integrated Front Door. The successful candidate will have worked previously within a MASH/Screening Team and will be able to work at pace. The candidate will have a clear understanding of thresholds, be able to undertake risk assessments, complete safety plans and analyse information from multiple sources to inform plans and ensure children receive the level of service/help they require at the right time.
Key Responsibilities:
* Analysis and interpretation of complex information and data to enable prioritisation and support in planning next steps.
* Work as part of a team and partnership with key stakeholders to assess needs and implement outcomes. Communicate effectively to all audiences, both written and orally and negotiate and persuade where necessary.
Qualifications:
* Recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, Post Graduate Certificate in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body.
* Completed relevant post qualifying training, have evidence of at least one year's experience post qualification and be registered with the relevant professional body.
Knowledge:
* Knowledge of theoretical Social Work concepts and practices, with demonstrable examples of dealing with a breadth of complex issues and situations, for example, attachment, impact of developmental trauma and child development, motivational interviewing, relational practice, solution-focussed interventions and systemic working.
* A good understanding of anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice in social work.
* Sound understanding of safeguarding procedures and associated legislation.
Experience:
* Experience of managing levels of risk within a caseload of complex cases.
* Significant frontline experience in Children’s Services.
Skills & Abilities:
* Able to prioritise and delegate as needed.
* Able to set, monitor, manage and deliver work to tight deadlines.
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