Social Worker - Children in Care Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join the Children in Care Team in Milton Keynes. This full-time role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families. You will be responsible for conducting assessments, developing care plans, and collaborating with various agencies to ensure holistic support. The ideal candidate will possess a social work qualification, a deep understanding of relevant legislation, and a commitment to professional development. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, and contribute to meaningful change in the community.

Qualifications

• A social work qualification or equivalent is required.
• Understanding of relevant legislation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Child Care workload under supervision.
• Devise and implement childcare plans to meet needs.
• Maintain accurate case records and reports.

Skills

Child-Centred Assessments

Care Planning

Legislation Understanding

Team Collaboration

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Milton Keynes , Buckinghamshire , England
MK4

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Children in Care Team to work full time based in Milton Keynes.

The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £46,503.00 per annum.

* Assessments are carried out effectively, speaking to/observing the child, and within timescales so that his/her care needs are clearly identified and recorded.

* Devise and implement clear childcare plans and interventions appropriate for each child/family to address identified needs.

* Manage a Child Care workload under the supervision/guidance of the Team Manager/Deputy Team Manager.

* Accurate individual case records are maintained electronically and reports are provided as required.

* Attend regular supervisory meetings with team manager and/or a senior member regularly to monitor progress and identify development needs.

* Works closely with other agencies and services in a co-operative way, sharing information and planning care together to meet the needs of the child holistically.

* Will carry out the Council's duties in respect to the Children Act and subsequent legislation, using their professional skills to carry out child centred assessments, in line with the assessment framework and looked after children regulations, and develop, implement, monitor and review effective care plans and interventions to improve the safety, well-being and development of the child.

* Develops, implements and monitors family support plans and children in care plans through regular reviews in line with statutory time scales.

* Supporting colleagues in other teams when pressures of work require.

* Keeping up to date with policy and legislation and developments in professional practice. Using reflection and other techniques and development tools to continually improve professional practice.

* Has professional responsibility for his/her own professional development and for contributing to team and service development. Must exercise high standard of customer care.

* Will work alongside other agencies and family services to provide a comprehensive range of child support services and solutions.

* Expected to participate in staff meetings and to contribute to the development of the team.

Requirements of this Social Worker job:

* A social Work Qualification or equivalent.

* Understanding of relevant legislation.

* Social Work England registered.

Contact:

This Social Worker job is advertised by Lucy Pearson; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.

As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning 'Best Candidate Care' at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.

Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).

With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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