Lead Advanced Children's Social Worker

5 Star Recruitment; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Star Recruitment is seeking an advanced Social Worker (Children) to join the Community Family Service in Weston-super-Mare. You will assess, plan, intervene and review cases under APIR, working to improve outcomes for children and families while safeguarding.

You will collaborate with multi-agency partners, be HCPC registered, and participate in supervision and annual appraisal. The role may involve flexible hours and occasional out-of-hours work to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• Registered as a social worker with the Health Professions Council.
• Social Work Qualification, i.e. a Social Work Degree or Diploma in Social Work.
• Committed to post-qualification training (PQ award or equivalent).
• Experience of direct work with children in need and their families.
• Experience of statutory childcare work in a local authority setting.
• Knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and 2004 and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Undertake APIR assessments, planning, intervention and review for children in need.
• Lead the lead professional role in statutory cases that require a qualified social worker.
• Coordinate multi-agency partnership care planning and services.
• Maintain accurate child records and comply with information governance.
• Provide professional supervision and reflect on practice to support service delivery.
• Contribute to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and families.

Job description

5 Star Recruitment is seeking an advanced Social Worker (Children) to join the Community Family Service in Weston-super-Mare. You will assess, plan, intervene and review cases under APIR, working to improve outcomes for children and families while safeguarding.

You will collaborate with multi-agency partners, be HCPC registered, and participate in supervision and annual appraisal. The role may involve flexible hours and occasional out-of-hours work to meet service needs.