Social Worker

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Telford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for Children's Safeguarding in Telford. The role involves managing complex cases, conducting assessments, and collaborating with families and agencies. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Supervision

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Social Work within Children’s services.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload, conducting thorough assessments.
• Foster strong relationships with children and families.
• Evaluate the quality and impact of practice.

Skills

Social Work England Registration

Assessment and Intervention Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

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Job Title: Social Worker - Children’s Safeguarding

Hourly Rate: £33.30

Work Pattern: Hybrid

The Role

Telford and Wrekin Council are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to manage a caseload of varying complexity within our Children’s Services. The successful candidate will lead on complex assessments, providing evidence as necessary in court proceedings while exercising high-quality judgment in challenging situations.

Key Requirements

• Manage a caseload, conducting thorough assessments and employing appropriate intervention strategies tailored to service users, families, and settings.
• Demonstrate effective judgment regarding risk and accountability, making timely decisions when positive change is not occurring and employing contingency planning to navigate complexities.
• Foster strong relationships with children, young people, families, and partner agencies to support informed decision-making and service planning.
• Work in partnership with a range of statutory, independent, and voluntary services to develop and implement care plan objectives and desired outcomes.
• Routinely evaluate the quality and impact of your practice, actively participating in reflective practice group meetings and promoting the Code of Ethics and regulatory standards.
• Keep up-to-date with contemporary issues in children’s social work, including legislation and evidence-based practices, and pursue professional development to deepen your capabilities. Record information accurately and respectfully, adhering to health and safety regulations and the Telford and Wrekin Health and Safety policy.
• Work within the scope of legal options to support investigation and protection, undertaking preventative work with families to reduce the need for care or accommodation.

Skills & experience

• Social Work England Registration
• Proven experience in Social Work within Children’s services.
• Strong assessment and intervention skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional information

At Telford and Wrekin, we are committed to supporting our staff and providing opportunities for professional growth. You will have access to ongoing training, supervision, and the chance to work in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and input.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Government Relations Services and Non-profit Organizations

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