Social Worker

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Beeford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in the UK seeks an experienced Social Worker for the Childrens Assessment Service. The ideal candidate will advocate for children, conduct holistic assessments, and create support plans tailored to children's needs. The position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities to make a meaningful impact on young lives in East Riding.

Benefits

Dynamic and supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Registered social worker status with Social Work England is mandatory.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with children and families.
• Strong organizational abilities with respect for accountability.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and engage with children and families.
• Conduct assessments of children's needs.
• Create and implement support plans.

Skills

Building effective relationships

Organizational skills

Creativity in practice

Understanding of statutory requirements

Education

Social Work qualification (registered with Social Work England)

Successfully completed Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)

Job description

As an experienced Social Worker within the Childrens Assessment Service, you will play a pivotal role in advocating for the children and young people of East Riding. You will be instrumental in creating an environment that supports and enables relational practice, bringing creative and innovative ways of working. You will complete holistic assessments and collaborate with partner agencies and family networks, ensuring children and young people are at the heart of practice.

Responsibilities

• Building relationships and engaging with children and families.
• Conducting assessments and evaluating the needs of children and their families.
• Applying thresholds and knowledge of key policies, legislation and social care reform.
• Maintaining timely and accurate records in accordance with practice standards.
• Creating and implementing support plans based on the individual needs of children and families.
• Regularly reviewing of plans to reflect any changes in the childs or family situation.
• Collaborating with partner agencies to understand the childs lived experience.
• Advocating for children and families, ensuring their voice is heard and rights protected.
• Prioritising work based on the needs and risks to children and young people.
• Accountability and responsibility of work undertaken and engaging in regular reflective supervision.

These duties ensure the experienced social worker plays a crucial role in delivering high quality services and making a positive impact on the lives of children and families.

Qualifications

• You will need to be social work qualified (registered with Social Work England) and experience in the field.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with children and families.
• Strong organisation skills and ability to prioritise and take accountability for own work.
• Creativity in working with children and families ensuring the childs voice is heard.
• Ability to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and organisational standards.
• You will have successfully completed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) or equivalent CPD.

If you are an energetic, creative, with a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you. Join us in our mission to deliver an outstanding service to the children and families of East Riding.

Benefits

• A dynamic and supportive work environment committed to professional growth and excellence. Opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of children and families in East Riding.
• A collaborative team culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and high standards of practice.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.