Senior Practitioner

Total Social; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A social services organization is seeking an experienced locum Children's Social Worker in the West Midlands Combined Authority. You will play a crucial role in undertaking assessments and interventions for looked after children, ensuring they receive appropriate services and support. Ideal candidates have prior experience in children's social work, particularly within local authority settings.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Social Worker, particularly in Children's services.
• Ability to undertake assessments and interventions with families.
• Knowledge of statutory duties within Children Looked After.

Responsibilities

• Progress children's plans and access appropriate services.
• Work closely with partner agencies to ensure children's voices are heard.
• Visit families to assess children's needs.

Job description

Overview

Total Social are working with Shropshire Council who are looking for an experienced locum Children\'s Social Worker for their Looked After Children (LAC) Service & 16+ Children Looked After Team.

As a Social Worker within the Children Looked After Service, you will be responsible for undertaking ongoing assessment work and intervention with children and families.

Responsibilities

• You will be progressing children’s plans and ensuring that they are accessing the right level of service at the right time.
• You will be working closely with colleagues and partner agencies to ensure that the voice of the child is heard, recorded and forms an integral part of your case planning.
• To visit and work with families as required, assessing and re-assessing children’s needs whilst being looked after by the local authority.
• To act as a Case Manager and co-ordinate appropriate review meetings.
• To act as Key Worker in cases where a CLA Plan is in operation.
• To provide and contribute to Child & Family Assessments as required.
• To contribute to and to develop ways of identifying and assessing children determined to be in need within the criteria set out in the Children’s Services Plan.
• To provide children and families with particular information and advice to assist in resolving problems.
• To liaise with other agencies on behalf of service users, to co-ordinate the various resources and arrange specific types of assistance.
• To carry out statutory duties as authorised by the Service Manager, Safeguarding Service and the Assistant Director and Director of Peoples Services.
• To present evidence and reports to Courts as required.
• To take part in the team’s Duty system as required.
• To maintain computerised records and documentation in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
• To work in collaboration with parents, guardians, carers and other professionals in relation to Children Looked After and to maintain records in accordance with CLA requirements.