Overview
Social Worker - Children in Care, Mid Essex. Permanent, Full Time.
Salary: £36,124 to £51,834 per annum. Location: Chelmsford. Working Style: Community-based worker.
What You'll Do
As part of the Children in Care team, you will work with children and young people up to the age of 18 who need support. You will visit children and young people in placement, develop permanency plans (including Special Guardianship Orders and adoption), and help them understand the reasons for being in care through life-story work. You will build an effective professional support network for the children and young people. You will represent the Local Authority in Family Court and present care plans, gaining court report writing skills and the ability to present evidence. For some, your support could be key to returning home to their birth family.
Requirements
* Diploma or degree in social work, CQSW, CSS, or an equivalent qualification.
* Registered with Social Work England as a registered Social Worker.
* Demonstrate capability in practice, following current professional standards like the Professional Capability Framework (PCF) and Knowledge & Skills Statement (KSS). Excel in case recording and confidently handle complex social and family situations.
* Proficiency in using Word and social work case recording systems.
* Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when necessary to meet children's needs.
* Mobility across a wider operational area including travel around Essex; driving licence and car or the ability to meet mobility requirements through other means is essential.
The role may include working in various placements (foster homes or residential), with the aim of ensuring a positive care experience. This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the current role; check the official vacancy for any updates.
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