Social Worker

Positive Futures; United States; Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

2 Days Per Week Office Attendance

Free On-Site Parking

Enhanced DBS Required

Social Work England Registration

Bi-Weekly Pay

Contract Length to Be Confirmed

Job summary

Positive Futures is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the team within a Local Authority. You will manage a varied caseload, perform assessments, develop plans, and implement interventions in line with statutory responsibilities and best practice standards.

You will work with children, families, and partner agencies to safeguard and promote sustainable positive outcomes, including addressing Child in Need and Child Protection concerns, with a strong emphasis on strengths-based practice

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker (Degree, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate.
• Completion of ASYE, if applicable.
• Experience in Children’s Social Care.
• Knowledge of Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children, Child Protection, Children in Need Processes, Care Planning and Safeguarding Frameworks.
• Expertise in strengths-based social work practice.
• Proficient in assessment, analysis, and report writing.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work autonomously.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities.
• Familiarity with social care case management systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a caseload with varying levels of complexity and risk.
• Conduct assessments adhering to statutory and safeguarding guidelines.
• Engage with children, families, and carers to identify needs and develop support strategies.
• Plan, implement, and review interventions in accordance with legislation and local protocols.
• Address Child in Need, Child Protection, Looked After Children, and safeguarding responsibilities as required.
• Ensure children’s and families’ perspectives are integral to assessments and decision-making processes.
• Prepare comprehensive assessments, reports, and case documentation.
• Maintain precise records using electronic case management systems.

Skills

Assessment

Safeguarding

Communication

Report writing

Autonomy

Microsoft Office

Caseload management

Education

Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent

Tools

Social Work England Registration

Enhanced DBS

ASYE

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Positive Futures Team within a Local Authority. This position is ideal for a committed professional passionate about making a positive impact on children, young people, and families through strengths-based social work. You will manage a varied caseload, perform assessments, devise plans, and implement interventions in line with statutory responsibilities and best practice standards. Working closely with children, families, carers, and partner agencies, your focus will be on safeguarding, risk reduction, and promoting sustainable positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a caseload with varying levels of complexity and risk.
• Conduct assessments adhering to statutory and safeguarding guidelines.
• Engage with children, families, and carers to identify needs and develop support strategies.
• Plan, implement, and review interventions in compliance with legislation and local protocols.
• Address Child in Need, Child Protection, Looked After Children, and safeguarding responsibilities as required.
• Ensure children's and families' perspectives are integral to assessments and decision-making processes.
• Prepare comprehensive assessments, reports, and case documentation.
• Maintain precise records using electronic case management systems. Qualified Social Worker (Degree, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate.
• Completion of ASYE, if applicable.
• Experience in Children's Social Care.
• Strong understanding of:
• Children Act 1989
• Working Together to Safeguard Children
• Child Protection
• Children in Need Processes
• Care Planning and Safeguarding Frameworks
• Expertise in strengths-based social work practice.
• Proficient in assessment, analysis, and report writing.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work autonomously.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities.
• Familiarity with social care case management systems and Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Experience in Child Protection, Assessment, Safeguarding, or Positive Futures Services.
• Experience within a Local Authority Children's Services environment.
• Understanding of multi-agency safeguarding practices.
• Knowledge of local safeguarding partnership arrangements.
• £32.09 per hour (Umbrella)
• Contract Length to Be Confirmed
• Hybrid Working
• 2 Days Per Week Office Attendance Required
• Free On-Site Parking
• Enhanced DBS Required
• Social Work England Registration Required
• Bi-Weekly Pay
• Opportunity to work in a supportive Children's Services environment.
• Diverse caseload with opportunities for professional development.
• Collaborative multi-agency working and safeguarding practice.
• Flexible working arrangements with a combination of office and home working.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience as a Social Worker, Children's Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, Assessment Social Worker, Child Protection Social Worker, Family Support Social Worker, Children in Need Social Worker, or Positive Futures Social Worker.