Social Worker

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

Job summary

A local authority in East Riding is looking for an Experienced Social Worker to join their Children’s Assessment Service. The role involves engaging with children and families, conducting assessments, and creating support plans to improve outcomes for children. The ideal candidate will have a social work qualification and experience in the field. A competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in social work field and registered with Social Work England.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with children and families.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Engage with children and families to assess their needs.
• Conduct assessments and maintain accurate records.
• Create and implement individual support plans based on assessments.

Skills

Relationship building

Assessment skills

Organizational skills

Creativity in practice

Education

Social work qualification (registered with Social Work England)

Job description

The job itself

Experienced Social Worker, Children’s Assessment Service.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of children's services? Do you have the drive and enthusiasm to improve the outcomes for the children, young people and families of East Riding? If so, we have an exciting role for you! This is a fantastic opportunity that has become available due to the expansion of our Children’s Assessment Service.

About Us:

At East Riding, we are committed to creating and sustaining the conditions for outstanding social work and leadership to flourish. As a 'good' Local Authority, we believe in pushing boundaries and delivering excellence for children and families. Our Children's Assessment Service aims to deliver high-quality, holistic family assessment and intervention, with the child at the heart of our practice. We strive to make East Riding a destination of choice for those seeking a fulfilling career in social work, dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families.

The Role:

As an experienced Social Worker within the Children's 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.

Key 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 child's or family situation.
• Collaborating with partner agencies to understand the child's 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.

What we offer

• 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.

About you

• You will need to be a social work qualified (registered with Social Work England) and have 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 child's voice is heard.
• Ability to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and organisational standards.

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.