What's involved with this role: Temporary Social Worker - MASH Reference no: N Tyneside 1004326714397057 Pay Rate: £157.41 per day PAYE 35-37 Monday to Friday, normal working hours This opening assignment is for 2 months City: NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Enhanced DBS disclosure required Working with partner agencies to screen incoming referrals within the MASH, analysing information and making decision regarding appropriate levels of intervention / service. Key responsibilities: Carry out the role and responsibilities of a key worker for a caseload which will include complex and statutory work Undertake assessment, planning and reviewing work concerning children in need, children subject to child protection plans and children who are looked after in care using the Signs of Safety model and a child-focused approach in accordance with agreed statutory and service procedures. Work restoratively with children and young people, families and carers to maintain and develop effective relationships and to help them make informed decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning Responsible for analysing information to support the ongoing needs of children, young people and their families and carers Work directly with children and young people to ensure that assessments and interventions are informed by their views Maintain and develop effective working relationships with other professionals within the directorate and with partner agencies to ensure integrated, holistic and multidisciplinary approach to the care management and safeguarding of children and young people. Work with children and young people, families, carers and communities to help them make informed choices and decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning. Utilise appropriate information and communication technology to ensure the provision of prompt and efficient services and information to service users, partner agencies and other stakeholders and maintain accurate and complete records. Be responsible for planning and negotiating a range of appropriate services and interventions that meet the needs of children and young people within delegated levels of responsibility Use high level communication skills including listening, building empathy, consultation and negotiation to ensure positive outcomes for children and young people. NB: Please feel free to apply to us direct via jobstclrec.com by quoting the job reference and job title exactly. To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would suggest that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, rather than as a PDF If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than entertaining umbrella pay terms, we do no t offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity. Due to the number of CVs being sent to us under current market conditions, we cannot, unfortunately, respond to all applications. If, therefore, you have not heard from us within 3 days please make a working assumption that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We will, however, be very happy to receive future applications from you for other roles Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. Other “Essential Requirements” – Please check to ensure that your CV addresses the following items: Unless the DBS requirement stated above is for a Basic Disclosure, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. Qualifications: Appropriate social work professional qualification ( BA or MA in Social Work, Dip in Social Work, or equivalent recognised by the Central Council for Education & Training in Social Work) Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) Knowledge: In depth knowledge of relevant policies, appropriate legislation, government guidance and best practice in all aspects of social work in the Local Authority appropriate to the needs of children, young people, their families and carers from diverse backgrounds A wide knowledge and understanding of the needs of service users Extensive knowledge and experience of Signs of Safety and evidence based practice and a track record of integrating this into own practice and service delivery Extensive knowledge of a range of theories and models for Social Work Interventions with individuals, families, groups and communities Extensive knowledge of the looked after children system and the child protection process A broad knowledge of the range of services available to children, young people, their families and carers Good knowledge and experience in applying and assessing against the social work standards required by the Health & Care Professions Council Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Knowledge and Skills Statement for Children and Family Social Workers In-depth knowledge of child development, attachment theory, anti-discriminatory practice, Assessment Framework, social work theory and methods Experience: Post qualifying MASH experience. Significant experience of working together with others across voluntary and statutory agencies, providing a social work service to children, young people and their families and carers, gained in statutory settings at a practitioner level, undertaking a full range of statutory social work tasks Substantial experience of direct work with children, young people and families Significant experience of implementing a child focused approach using the Signs of Safety model Substantial experience of advocacy and user involvement A broad range of experience of working as a workplace supervisor supporting student social workers and/or newly qualified social workers Substantial experience of work in the court arena with appropriate support to obtain and implement court orders Broad experience in applying reflective practice techniques to critically analyse information to inform decision making and planning Experience in collating and presenting information to make and contribute to assessments and of using supervision effectively Experience of developing, implementing and reviewing support plans Skills & Abilities: Keyboarding skills are required to ensure accurate and appropriate information is produced and provided to service users, customers and clients. Ability to communicate and record information in a clear, concise, logical manner. Ability to disseminate knowledge effectively and contribute to the delivery of a high standard of service Proven ability to engage with children, young people and their families and carers effectively and to form and develop effective working relationships Ability to promote service users full involvement in decision making, where appropriate. Ability to form effective working relationships with other professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies and community resources Ability to contribute to the promotion of improved outcomes for individuals, families, carers and groups from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds ALD Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please