Job Description
Job Title: Social WorkerLevel 3 (Safeguarding And Assessment)
Permanent with a local authority
Job Purpose
* Support and Safeguarding Service - Empowering Families, Protecting Futures Join us on a rewarding journey as a Social Worker in Wiltshire, where you'll make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families. Our Safeguarding Social Workers are pivotal in supporting Wiltshire's vulnerable children, from pre-birth to age 18. Join a service who received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted in September 2023, with positive inspection feedback.
* We operate on a patch-based model, matching families with your expertise and chosen area within the county. We prioritise flexibility, offering various work locations and hotdesking opportunities to facilitate collaboration with safeguarding teams and services.
* We are looking for a registered Social Worker, with up-to-date knowledge of key child care legislation, guidance, and best practices relating to the protection and support of children and young people.
* We promote a culture of continuous learning, encouraging your professional growth and contributions to your peers. Join us in making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families within Wiltshire's stunning countryside.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
* To prevent family breakdown
* To prevent children and families needing more intensive statutory services
* To deliver an effective family-based and relationship-based approach to enable children and families to achieve positive outcomes
* To meet all relevant statutory responsibilities
Essential Experience Required
* Experience in completing assessments, reports, and plans for children identified as vulnerable or in need is essential
* Experience of mentoring ASYEs and of supervising student placements is essential.
Essential Qualification Required
* Professional social work qualification and being Social Work England registered is essential.
Additional information to note
* Working hours: 37 hours per week
* A full driving licence is essential.
* There will be a requirement to occasionally work with children and families when they most need it which may be outside of normal working hours, including weekends. The number of out of hours worked will not exceed 10% of the total contracted hours per week.
* This role requires access to the UK government Public Services Network (PSN) and is subject to a BPSS check.
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