Social Worker - Children in Our Care (permanent)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chalvey; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policies

Bespoke training and development

Agile working technology

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Slough Children First is seeking a Social Worker to join the Thrive 0-18 team within the Children in Our Care service. You will hold allocations, safeguard and plan for children aged 0–18 in adoption or long-term care, managing a caseload and developing plans to support each child’s best outcomes.

Hybrid working requires at least three office days per week and the role may involve work with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.

Qualifications

• Professional social work qualification or equivalent.
• Social Work England registration.
• Demonstrable experience of working within a busy service.

Responsibilities

• Hold an allocation of children and young people and care plan for each.
• Safeguard children and young people on the allocation.
• Support children and young people to reach their best potential.
• Build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Listen to children's voices and promote their choices, safety and fulfilment.
• Work with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
• Complete age assessments, with support to build the skill.

Skills

Social work skills

Education

Professional social work qualification

Job description

Social Worker role in the Thrive 0-18 team of the Children in Our Care service at Slough Children First. The team works with children aged 0 to 18 whose plans aim for adoption or long-term care, with a caseload to plan for, safeguard and support. Hybrid working requires at least three office days a week, and the post may include work with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. Social Work England registration and a professional social work qualification, or equivalent, are needed.

What the job involves

• Hold an allocation of children and young people and care plan for each
• Safeguard children and young people on the allocation
• Support children and young people to reach their best potential
• Build positive relationships with children and young people
• Listen to children's voices and promote their choices, safety and fulfilment
• Work with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
• Complete age assessments, with support to build the skill

Qualifications

• Professional social work qualification, or equivalent

Registration & licences

• Social Work England registration

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of working within a busy service

Other

• Shared commitment to the organisation's values

What's offered

• Exceptional management support
• Flexible working policies
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Agile working supported by technology
• Friendly working environment and colleagues