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Are you an experienced practitioner looking for high autonomy and a meaningful impact? If you're passionate about making decisions and supporting families, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Why join us?
* autonomy and impact: Work independently with significant responsibility, contributing to decision-making and providing crucial support to families
* flexibility: enjoy a 14-week cycle with 9.25 hour shifts over 4 days, with occasional on-call duties rewarded with a standby rate. Split your time between our office in Wareham and working from home
* recognition: this role is recognised through a higher salary than our standard social work positions and is ideal for experienced social workers
We Offer
* supportive environment: thrive in a team known for its collaborative and positive culture
* professional growth: opportunities to grow both professionally and personally in a nurturing environment
* wellbeing support: access to talking therapies, a network of Mental Health Champions, and workshops by our Employee Wellbeing Team
What You Will Be Doing
As a Consultant Social Worker at our Family Support and Advice Line (Front Door), you'll join a supportive, forward-thinking team dedicated to keeping children safe at home whenever possible. You'll engage in varied, exciting challenges working closely with children, families, and partners.
Key Responsibilities
* decision making: engage in vital decisions affecting children's lives without the need for being the allocated practitioner.
* family support: work in collaboration with family to identify support in meeting the needs of their children.
* collaboration: work closely with a range of multi-disciplinary partners.
* innovation: be part of the Families First for Children Pathfinder, a nationally recognised initiative, receiving central government support.
About You
* qualifications: Diploma/Degree/MA in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
* experience: ideally a minimum of 4 years post-qualifying experience in Children's Services.
* skills: ability to work flexibly, remain calm under pressure, and support colleagues and partner agencies.
* mindset: commitment to a positive learning culture and innovative approaches to social care.
Be part of an exceptional team recognised 'outstanding' by Ofsted and inspectors commented that 'practitioners have been resolute in universally saying that they feel supported, valued and receive regular and helpful individual and group supervision. They feel equipped with a wealth of resources and training. Practitioners’ relentless dedication to ensure children, families and care leavers receive the support they need shone through in this inspection.
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