Social Worker Safeguarding and Care Planning Team
Your new role
To discharge the authority’s responsibilities under the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation with respect to children in need, particularly those in need of protection and those looked after by the authority.
The Safeguarding and Care Planning Service is currently split into two services: East & West. This is due to the geographical size of the borough. We work on the premise that children should be raised within their families wherever possible and providing it is safe for them.
We recognise that unfortunately, some families struggle to care and/or consistently meet the needs of their children and need our support.
We work with children who are subject to Child in Need Plans and Child Protection Plans, and we strive to work with their family to create and promote the enabling environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential.Our Safeguarding and Care Planning Service has grown in order to meet the demand during and post-covid.
Members of the Council supported Childrens Social Care with two new Safeguarding Teams, and we are now creating a further two teams, making a total of four new social work teams to strengthen our Safeguarding service in response to demand.
The service also benefits from a specialist court team and a Court Case Progression Manager. Est and West are led by two Heads of Service and are supported by Group Managers. Each team (15 including Court) has a Team Manager.Further oversight of the progress and protection of children is strengthened through the Child in Need Panel, CP scrutiny Panel and Assurance Panel.What you'll need to succeed
Skills:Ability to work within a framework of legislation, guidance, divisional policies and procedures and accountability to senior officers.
Ability to relate effectively to children, parents and carers, many of whom may be under stress.
Ability to work as a team member and to form professional partnerships with other staff within the Department, colleagues from other agencies, foster carers and residential workers and health and education professionals. This will include an ability to embrace the ‘Every Child Matters’ integration agenda whilst also remaining aware of the roles and responsibilities of others and promoting a positive image of the division and department.
Skill in assessing and analysing situations and in formulating, implementing and reviewing, alongside service users, appropriate intervention programmes.
Skill in communicating clearly orally and in writing, including an ability to maintain concise case records including Looked After Children documentation and to produce reports for case conferences, courts and other bodies.
Ability to manage working time effectively in order to meet both professional priorities and administrative requirements.
Demonstrate appropriate understanding, knowledge and skills in valuing diversity
Knowledge:
Knowledge of the Children Act 1989, the 2004 Children Act Amendment and other relevant legislation, regulations and guidance such as new assessment framework.
Knowledge of the range of services, which are available to children and families, and of the organisational framework within which they are provided.
Knowledge of child development and of family functioning and dynamics.
Knowledge of methods of social work intervention.
Experience:
Experience of children and families social work within a statutory, voluntary or independent sector organisation (experience as a student is acceptable). In order to be appointed to Level 3 relevant post qualification experience of a range of casework is required. This must include proven assessment skills and experience of a range of Social work interventions.Experience of children andfamilies social work within a statutory, voluntary or independent sectororganisation (experience as a student is acceptable).
In order to be appointed toLevel 3 relevant post qualification experience of a range of casework isrequired. This must include proven assessment skills and experience of a rangeof Social work interventions.
What you'll get in return
Benefits:
* Golden Hello & Annual Retention Allowance
* 30 days Annual Leave
* Free Car Parking at Bromley Civic Centre
* The ability to claim more on mileage
* Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for successful candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area
* A range of discounts at local retailers
* The opportunity to participate in the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Excellent training and career development pathways
The Bromley Promise:·
* Manageable caseloads for every Social Worker
* Dedicated time for reflective supervision
* Small Cluster teams with one team manager supervising four Social Workers
* Two-week protected induction programme
* Excellent Learning and development opportunities with bespoke training for every social worker
* Social Workers and team managers have easy and regular access to the leadership team benefits.
What you need to do now
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