Children’s Specialist Social Worker Looked After #RQ1504960

Semester.co.uk; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Children's Specialist Social Worker for a long-term temporary position. This role is crucial in supporting families to enhance school attendance and reduce exclusions, while ensuring the safety and well-being of children. You will work closely with pupils, school leadership, and various agencies, tackling attendance issues creatively and effectively. With a focus on professional development and a supportive management structure, this opportunity promises a stable working environment and the chance to make a significant impact in the community. Join a team committed to excellence and innovative solutions in social work.

Benefits

Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly

Free on-going training opportunities

In house payroll providing weekly payments

Support from a dedicated team

Enhanced DBS completed

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work required for the role.
• Experience with safeguarding and court work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support families to improve school attendance and reduce exclusions.
• Work with other agencies to ensure effective service delivery.
• Undertake court work and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

Social Work

Safeguarding

Court Work

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Children’s Specialist Social Worker Looked After #RQ1504960

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

The post holder will be required to support the ESW team by working with families to improve attendance rates at school, reduce exclusions rates and ensure Safeguarding. The role is school based, and does not allow hybrid working. The post is also term time only (39 weeks per year). The role will require you to work closely with pupils and senior school leadership, comply with Local Authority Policy and support schools with tackling attendance issues. Furthermore, the role will require you to challenge schools on attendance, as well as exclusions, and look at creative and innovative ways in managing this. Part of this role will require you to undertake Court Work and attend Court on a regular basis, in line with the s444 Education Act.

The role will additionally include but is not limited to:

1. To contribute to the assessment, planning and review of education cases.
2. To establish, develop and maintain professional relationships through direct casework, supervision, with the aim that the individuals identified needs are met.
3. To work with other agencies and organisations to facilitate effective service delivery and ensure best outcomes for individuals.
4. To work a case load based on a referral process from schools relating to attendance, exclusion and safeguarding matters.
5. To undertake court work cases under the direct supervision of a manager or independently in line with the required balance of developmental opportunities, experience and confidence.
6. To ensure that all assessments, planning, implementation and reviewing of caseload and decisions and practice are of the expected standard as required by the service.
7. To be sensitive to the needs of the individuals taking into account race, culture, language and religion.

What’s on offer for the Social Worker:

• Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!
• Excellent management structure with experienced leaders
• Desirable location with excellent transport links
• A stable and well-supported working environment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
• Competitive Rates of pay
• In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
• Enhanced DBS completed.
• Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team
• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
• Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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