Through-Care Social Worker: Inspire Stability & Independence

Rutland County Council; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Rutland County Council is looking for a committed and motivated Social Worker to join our Through Care Team, supporting children looked after and care leavers to achieve stability, independence and positive outcomes as they progress into adulthood.

You will work with foster carers, families, Personal Advisors, education providers and health professionals to deliver high quality care and pathway planning, ensuring children’s voices are heard and kept at the centre of decisions.

Qualifications

• Holds a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Has knowledge of legislation, guidance and best practice relating to children looked after and care leavers.
• Demonstrates strong assessment, planning and relationship-based practice skills.
• Is child-centred, solution focused and committed to achieving excellent outcomes.
• Works effectively within a multi-agency environment.
• Has excellent communication, recording and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Hold a responsibility for children and young people in the care of the Local Authority.
• Undertake assessments, statutory visits and direct work.
• Develop and review Care Plans and Pathway Plans that promote permanence, stability and independence.
• Support young people to prepare for adulthood, including accommodation, education, employment, training and financial wellbeing.
• Attend Children Looked After Reviews, planning meetings and other multi-agency forums.
• Ensure children's wishes and feelings inform all planning and decision-making.
• Actively champion the role of the Local Authority as a Corporate Parent.
• Maintain high-quality recording and report writing in line with statutory requirements.

Skills

Assessment skills

Relationship-based practice

Communication skills

Recording/report-writing

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Rutland County Council is looking for a committed and motivated Social Worker to join our Through Care Team, supporting children looked after and care leavers to achieve stability, independence and positive outcomes as they progress into adulthood.

You will work with foster carers, families, Personal Advisors, education providers and health professionals to deliver high quality care and pathway planning, ensuring children’s voices are heard and kept at the centre of decisions.