Overview
Hours: up to 37 hours per week term time plus 4 weeks.
Purpose of Job:
As a Social Work Assistant within a special school, your primary responsibility will be to support and assist the safeguarding social worker based within the school. You will ensure the welfare, safety, and protection of pupils with special needs who may be vulnerable or at risk of harm. You will work collaboratively with school staff, families, external agencies, and other professionals to identify and support to address safeguarding concerns, implement preventive measures, and provide necessary support and interventions.
Principal Accountabilities
* Risk Assessment and Identification, in liaison with class staff and SLT
* • Support the Social Worker with conducting comprehensive assessments to identify potential safeguarding risks and vulnerabilities among pupils with special needs and their families.
* • Monitor pupils' safety and well-being, identifying signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or other forms of harm.
* • Collaborate with school staff and other professionals to gather information and develop a holistic understanding of each pupil's situation.
Reporting and Referrals
* Follow established protocols for reporting, documenting incidents, and ensuring confidentiality while adhering to legal requirements.
* Facilitate and coordinate referrals to external agencies or professionals for further investigation and intervention, ensuring the safety and well-being of pupils.
* Provide direct support and intervention to pupils who have experienced or are at risk of harm, utilising appropriate social work skills and therapeutic techniques. Including undertaking group work with pupils around particular concerns e.g. domestic abuse, online safety etc.
* Advocate for pupils' rights and ensure their access to necessary services, resources, and accommodations. Effective communication and engagement with students, their families and carers and other professionals.
* Ensure the safety of the child by monitoring and reporting all concerns and any changes to line manager, health professional or parent / guardian as appropriate.
* Know when to refer information to line manager in line with school policies.
* Maintain accurate records where required.
* Listen to concerns; recognise and take account of signs of change in attitudes and behaviour.
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