Social Worker - Family Help (permanent)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chalvey; Híbrido; GBP 36 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid working arrangements

Regular supervision

Learning and development programme

Career progression pathways

Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working policies

Agile working supported by technology

Resumo da oferta

Slough Children First is recruiting a permanent social worker for its Family Help Service, combining assessment and safeguarding. The role involves direct work with children and families from initial assessment through longer-term intervention, building plans around family strengths and coordinating with partner agencies in a hybrid working pattern.

The post requires Social Work England registration, a recognised social work qualification, and experience in children's social care.

Qualificações

• Recognised social work qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in children's social care.
• Commitment to reflective practice.

Responsabilidades

• Undertake Family Help assessments with children and families.
• Work directly with children and families from assessment through to longer-term intervention.
• Develop plans that build on family strengths.
• Coordinate support and work with partner agencies to achieve sustainable change.
• Manage a varied caseload including children in need, child protection, pre-proceedings and care proceedings.
• Keep children safe while promoting family resilience and independence.
• Understand children's lived experiences and make sure their voices are heard.
• Deliver interventions that help families overcome challenges.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, reflective practice and development of the service.

Conhecimentos

Assessment

Risk analysis

Relationship-based practice

Strengths-led

Communication

Formação académica

Recognised social work qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Slough Children First is recruiting a permanent social worker for its newly integrated Family Help Service, which brings assessment and safeguarding together. The post involves direct work with children and families from first assessment through to longer-term intervention, building plans around family strengths and coordinating support with partner agencies. The caseload can include children in need, child protection, pre-proceedings and care proceedings, and the role is hybrid with at least three office days a week. Social Work England registration is required.

What the job involves

• Undertake Family Help assessments with children and families
• Work directly with children and families from assessment through to longer-term intervention
• Develop plans that build on family strengths
• Coordinate support and work with partner agencies to achieve sustainable change
• Manage a varied caseload including children in need, child protection, pre-proceedings and care proceedings
• Keep children safe while promoting family resilience and independence
• Understand children's lived experiences and make sure their voices are heard
• Deliver interventions that help families overcome challenges
• Contribute to continuous improvement, reflective practice and development of the service

What’s required

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification

Registration & licences

• Registration with Social Work England

Experience

• Experience of working within children's social care

Skills & knowledge

• Confidence in undertaking assessments, analysing risk and developing plans
• Commitment to relationship-based and strengths-led practice
• Building positive relationships with children, families and partner agencies
• Sound professional judgement
• Resilience in managing complexity

Other

• Shared ambition to achieve the best outcomes for children
• Alignment with the organisation's values

What’s offered

• Manageable workloads
• Regular supervision and opportunities for reflective practice
• Comprehensive learning and development programme
• Clear pathways for career progression
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible working policies
• Agile working supported by technology