Overview
Our client Medway Council is looking for an Experienced Social Worker to join their Children’s social work teams.
Main Purpose of Job
To work proactively and build relationships with children and families who have been assessed as requiring a statutory intervention using the Signs of Safety practice model. You will be responsible for implementing a child‑in‑need or child‑protection plan with the aim of safely stepping the family down or, where required, escalating to legal proceedings.
Must be competent in all areas of the PCF at Social Worker level and in the Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners.
Accountabilities
- Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all vulnerable children receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to safeguarding and putting the needs of individual children first.
- Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship‑and strengths‑based practice, working collaboratively with children, young people and their families.
- Work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.
- Consistently use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions with children and their families.
- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council’s specific recording systems to promote effective case management.
- Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e. Child Protection Conferences, strategy meetings, Looked After Children Reviews, Children in Need meetings, and court proceedings as necessary, to the required standard and within the prescribed timescales.
Qualifications
- Experience as a Social Worker in a children’s social work setting.
- Competent at the Social Worker level in all areas of the PCF.
- Knowledge of and competency in the Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners.
- Capability to register with Remedy for all locum positions and to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.
Benefits
- A personal one‑one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
- Referral bonus – up to £250 per person placed.
- Double payrolls each week.
*Terms & Conditions apply.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Remedy Social Care is an APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
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