Job Ovevriew:
We are looking for qualified Social Worker.
Qualifications:
* Educated to degree level with a relevant professional qualification in Social Work.
* Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (e.g. Social Work, Leadership and Management).
* Active registration with Social Work England with proven evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Skills and Experience:
* Good understanding of the Children Act 1989/2004 and the Children and Families Act 2014.
* Familiarity with:
* Local Single Assessment Framework
* Working Together to Safeguard Children (2015)
* Pan Berkshire Child Protection Procedures
* Looked After Children (LAC) processes
* Experience of working with children and families in either a voluntary or statutory setting.
* Ideally experience with Disabled Children, Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Looked After Children (LAC).
* Experience of building strong partnerships, maintaining effective working relationships, and co-producing solutions with a diverse range of stakeholders, including children, young people, and families.
* Ability to advocate effectively for the voices of children, young people, and families.
* Proven ability to use data, intelligence, and evidence to generate meaningful insight and inform decision-making.
* Experience of maintaining accurate case records in accordance with local policy and producing high-quality:
* Reports
* Presentations
* Written updates for stakeholders (including families, children, and young people)
* Experience of identifying and addressing equality and diversity issues within practice, taking appropriate action to resolve them