Social worker

We Do Social Work; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Families For All Hub in Coventry is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Help and Protection team. You will assess adults, children and families, deliver safeguarding support and direct interventions to those with complex needs.

The role requires working with partner agencies, developing risk management plans, and participating in multi-disciplinary discussions. Hybrid working with weekly office presence during duty weeks and some home-working days.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant experience.
• Experience in children's social care, safeguarding or family services.
• Ability to manage complex assessments and safeguarding concerns.
• Excellent record-keeping and case management.
• Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Work with adults, children and families in accordance with legislation and policies.
• Undertake complex assessments and provide interventions.
• Respond promptly to safeguarding concerns.
• Manage incoming safeguarding-related calls and requests.
• Develop risk management plans with partner agencies.
• Deliver direct support to children and families.
• Liaise with colleagues and external agencies.
• Provide instructions to legal services and represent in court proceedings.
• Maintain case records and contribute to meetings.

Skills

Children's & adults' social care legis

Safeguarding

Risk management

Multi-agency working

Policy knowledge (Children's Services,

Complex assessments

Professional judgement

Communication & report-writing

Independent working

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Social Worker – Help and Protection

Families For All Hub | Coventry

Location:Families For All Hub, 454 Foleshill Road, Coventry, CV6 5LB
Working Pattern:Hybrid / Office-based
Contract:Locum

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experiencedSocial Workerto join theHelp and Protection – Families For All Hubin Coventry.

The successful candidate will work withadults, children and families, providing timely assessment, safeguarding support and direct interventions to individuals and families with often complex and evolving needs.

You will work collaboratively with families, colleagues and partner agencies to assess risk, promote safety and wellbeing, and ensure appropriate support and interventions are put in place.

Working Arrangements

The service operates aduty system, with social workers being on duty approximately 1 week in 4.

• The service is predominantlyoffice-based.

• During yourduty week, you will be required to work from the office for the full week.

• Outside of duty weeks,1 day per week working from home can be arranged.

• The role requires flexibility to respond to safeguarding concerns and urgent requests for support.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with adults, children and families in accordance with relevant legislation, national guidance and departmental policies and procedures.

• Undertakecomplex assessmentsand provide appropriate social work support and interventions.

• Respond promptly to safeguarding concerns and requests for professional advice and support.

• Manage incoming calls and requests relating to safeguarding, including situations involving vulnerable individuals and complex circumstances where safety or liberty may be at risk.

• Work collaboratively with children, families and partner agencies to develop clearrisk management plansand safeguard individuals.

• Deliver direct support and purposeful interventions to children and families.

• Liaise and work jointly with colleagues and professionals from other agencies.

• Where required, provide instructions to legal services and represent the service withinCourt proceedings.

• Apply relevant legislation, social work theory, policies and procedures confidently and independently.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in accordance with departmental requirements, CCC IT systems and Data Protection/Information Governance policies.

• Contribute to meetings, reports and professional discussions both verbally and in writing.

• Maintain professional standards and develop practice through supervision, training and continuing professional development.

• Contribute positively to the ongoing development and improvement of the service.

• Attend relevant training courses as required.

• Work towards agreed performance objectives and personal development targets established through supervision.

Core Knowledge & Skills

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong knowledge of relevantchildren's and adults' social care legislation, guidance and national standards.

• An understanding of safeguarding, risk management and multi-agency working.

• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures relating toChildren's Services, Housing, Adults' Social Care and Youth Justice.

• The ability to undertake complex assessments and make sound professional judgements.

• Strong communication, analytical and report-writing skills.

• The ability to work independently and manage complex and potentially urgent safeguarding situations.

• Experience working collaboratively with families, colleagues and external agencies.

• The ability to prioritise workload and respond effectively to changing circumstances.

• A commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining high professional standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Social Workerwith relevant professional experience.

• Previous experience withinchildren's social care, safeguarding, help and protection or family services.

• Experience managing complex assessments and safeguarding concerns.

• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, policies and social work practice.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team.

• Confident working independently and making professional decisions within agreed management arrangements.

• Excellent record-keeping and case management skills.

• Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one.

• Ability to work from the Coventry office as required, including full-time attendance during duty weeks.