Social Worker

NHS Jobs; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People is seeking a social worker to manage a specialist caseload of families with complex needs. You will provide advocacy, information and support around benefits, housing and statutory services, working with professionals and partner agencies to secure timely help.

You will contribute to safeguarding practice alongside the Safeguarding Lead, deliver supervision and training, and help develop services across the East Midlands to improve outcomes for

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with Social Work England and current registration.
• Experience with children, young people and families with complex needs.
• Skilled in advocacy, safeguarding, assessment and partnership working.
• Able to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to learning and sharing knowledge with others.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist caseload of families requiring complex social work intervention.
• Provide advocacy, information and support around benefits, housing, statutory services and family rights.
• Work alongside families, attending meetings and building relationships with professionals and partner agencies.
• Support safeguarding practice alongside the Safeguarding Lead.
• Deliver training, supervision and professional guidance to colleagues.
• Build strong partnerships across the East Midlands to ensure families access the right support.

Skills

Advocacy

Safeguarding

Assessment

Partnership

Autonomy

Education

Registered Social Worker with Social Work England

Job description

Help families navigate some of lifes most challenging moments and make a lasting difference. What you'll be doing Managing a specialist caseload of families requiring complex social work intervention. Providing advocacy, information and support around benefits, housing, statutory services and family rights. Working alongside families, attending meetings and building effective relationships with professionals and partner agencies. Supporting safeguarding practice alongside our Safeguarding Lead. Delivering training, supervision and professional guidance to colleagues. Building strong partnerships across the East Midlands to ensure families can access the right support at the right time. Contributing to service development, quality improvement and best practice across Rainbows.

About you

We're looking for someone who is:

• A registered Social Worker with Social Work England.
• Experienced in supporting children, young people and families with complex needs.
• Skilled in advocacy, safeguarding, assessment and partnership working.
• Confident working autonomously whilst being a valued member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Passionate about empowering families and improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Committed to learning, development and sharing knowledge with others.

Ready to make a difference? If you're a passionate Social Worker looking for a role where your expertise can have a real and lasting impact on babies, children, young people and their families, we'd love to hear from you.