Children's Social Worker - Initial Contact and Referral/MASH

WMJobs; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Initial Contact and Referral Team. The role involves processing referrals and working closely with children, young people, and families to ensure timely support and protection. This position offers opportunities for professional development, training, and a supportive work environment with manageable caseloads.

Benefits

Access to Social Work Academy

Regular supervision and training

Stable management support

Qualifications

• Minimum two years post ASYE year experience required.
• Experience working with children and families essential.
• Understanding of local needs guidance is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress referrals into children's services.
• Analyze information to make recommendations for child protection.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to support children's services.

Skills

Social work experience

Analytical skills

Written communication

Time management

Child protection knowledge

Education

Social Worker Qualification

Job description

Children's Social Worker - Initial Contact and Referral/MASH

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Worcestershire County Council,

Job Title: Children's Social Worker

Salary: Up to £40,476, plus £4,000 market forces*

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Wildwood -Worcester

Team: Initial Contact and Referral Team

Permanent,

The Role:

Are you a social worker with a minimum of two years post ASYE year experience and able to achieve the following?

• Ensure that referrals into children’s services are progressed in a timely manner and manage your workload effectively
• Demonstrate a good level of social work experience, knowledge and skills and have frontline experience working with children, young people and their families .
• Able to work with and analyse a complex and diverse range of information, making effective and timely recommendations including child protection concerns.
• Demonstrate strong written and analytical skills and be able to work well under pressure.
• Have a good understanding of thresholds and local levels of needs guidance.
  
  
  

In Worcestershire we are designing and developing our Family Help model of practice and this is an exciting opportunity for a full time highly skilled social worker to join our well established Initial Contact Team, at Worcestershire County Council who have been rated good by OFSTED. The role involves processing referrals from a range of partner agencies, parents and carers. Analysing the information gathered and making appropriate recommendations for next steps in accordance with the Worcestershire level of needs guidance.

Social Workers routinely have access to our Social Work Academy ensuring that they have the right training & CPD opportunities to do their best work and support them in their social work career. The team embeds a culture of learning with regular supervision, manageable caseloads, and regular team meetings. You will have regular support and access to Advanced Social Work Practitioners and will be supported by a stable and permanent management group.

We know how important this is in achieving forward thinking and progressive social work practice where children and young people experience a great consistent and responsive service, and our partners have trust and confidence in us.

For more information or an informal discussion regarding this role please contact

Team Manager: Lilyana Chikurunhe [e-mail]

Group Manager - Charmaine Anderson [e-mail]

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 20th June 25

Attached documents

Children's Social Worker JD PS.pdf

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