Qualified Social Worker - Family Help

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sunderland; Ibrido; GBP 32.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

£3,000 recruitment & retention package

Professional development & leadership

Hybrid working

Descrizione del lavoro

Portsmouth City Council is seeking an Social Worker and an Experienced Social Worker to join the Family Help team within the Children and Families Directorate. The roles focus on timely assessments, developing clear plans, and securing permanent care arrangements for children.

The positions are hybrid, requiring at least two office days per week, with Social Work England registration and right to work in the UK as essential.

Competenze

• Diploma or degree in Social Work.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• ASYE completion (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment).
• Significant post-qualifying experience in relevant settings (Experienced Social Worker).
• Expertise in managing complex cases and higher levels of risk.

Mansioni

• Deliver timely, high-quality assessments that lead to clear, targeted plans.
• Provide a responsive, child-centred service that reflects the wishes and feelings of children.
• Promote service user participation and respect diversity.
• Ensure timely and permanent care arrangements that support children's long-term outcomes.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Restorative practice

Collaborative working

Formazione

Diploma or degree in Social Work

Strumenti

MS Word

Outlook

Case management systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Social Worker and Experienced Social Worker posts sit in a Family Help team in the Children and Families Directorate at Portsmouth City Council. The work centres on timely assessments that lead to clear plans, and on securing permanent care arrangements for children. Family Help combines early help with Child in Need support, and the role is hybrid with at least two office days. Social Work England registration is required, and no post is offered without the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Deliver timely, high-quality assessments that lead to clear, targeted plans
• Provide a responsive, child-centred service that reflects the wishes and feelings of children
• Promote service user participation and respect diversity
• Ensure timely and permanent care arrangements that support children's long-term outcomes

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Social Work

Registration & licences

• Registration with Social Work England

Experience

• Completion of ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment)
• Significant post-qualifying experience in relevant settings (Experienced Social Worker)
• Expertise in managing complex cases and higher levels of risk (Experienced Social Worker)

Skills & knowledge

• Solid understanding of relevant legislation, including the Children Acts 1989 and 2004
• Strong analytical and communication skills for engaging children, families and professionals
• Restorative and anti-oppressive approach to practice
• Collaborative, inclusive, people-focused way of working
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and case management systems
• Empathy, diplomacy and respect for service users

Checks & eligibility

• Standard or Enhanced DBS check before any offer
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Resilience, integrity and a commitment to achieving outstanding outcomes for children
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, including mentoring students and undertaking relevant training (Experienced Social Worker)

What's offered

• Competitive salary and market supplement
• Recruitment and retention package of £3,000 per annum paid monthly
• Access to professional development and leadership support
• Supportive, learning-focused culture
• Hybrid working