Social Worker - MASH Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment agency is looking for a dedicated Social Worker to join the MASH Team in Milton Keynes. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact on children's lives. As a Social Worker, you will be responsible for conducting assessments, developing childcare plans, and collaborating with various agencies to ensure comprehensive care. The position demands strong communication skills, a solid understanding of child development, and the ability to manage complex cases effectively. Join a forward-thinking team that values diversity and inclusion, and contribute to meaningful change in the community.

Qualifications

• Must have a Social Work Qualification or equivalent and be registered or eligible for registration.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct effective assessments and devise childcare plans to meet children's needs.
• Manage a complex childcare workload with professional supervision.
• Collaborate with agencies to ensure holistic care for children.

Skills

Assessments

Childcare Plans

Inter-agency Collaboration

Report Writing

Oral Communication

Understanding of Child Development

Education

Social Work Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Social Worker - MASH Team

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

The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £40,578 per annum.

Responsibilities:

1. Assessments are carried out effectively, speaking to/observing the child, and within timescales so that his/her care needs are clearly identified and recorded.
2. Devise and implement clear childcare plans and interventions appropriate for each case to address identified needs.
3. Manage a complex Childcare workload with professional supervision from the Team Manager/Deputy Team Manager.
4. Accurate individual case records are maintained electronically and reports are provided as required.
5. Attend regular supervisory meetings with team manager and/or a senior member regularly to monitor progress and identify development needs.
6. Work 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.
7. The role requires regular liaison with colleagues in the directorate, across the Council, and in partner agencies, showing a high level of collaborative inter-agency working to meet the needs of the child.
8. The role of a social worker is a challenging one, requiring a range of complex skills and a sound knowledge base from which to practice.
9. Social Workers must possess an understanding of both the physical and emotional development of children and young people, have the ability to make positive relationships with families and other professionals, and possess strong report writing and oral skills.
10. Develop, implement, and monitor family support plans and children in care plans through regular reviews in line with statutory time scales.
11. Keep up to date with policy and legislation and developments in professional practice.
12. Participate in staff meetings and contribute to the development of the team.

Requirements:

1. A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
2. Understanding of relevant legislation.
3. Registered or eligible for registration.

Contact:

This Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; 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 role in previously winning 'Best Candidate Care' at the Recruiter Awards as well as 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.