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SalaryQualified Social Worker - Children Looked After
Our client, a Not-for-profit organisation, who are committed to providing the highest quality of care and support to children and young people in need. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Qualified Social Worker to join our dynamic team.
Responsibilities:
- Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and young people's needs, ensuring their safety and well-being are the top priority.
- Develop and implement effective permanency plans for children and young people in line with relevant legislation and policies.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including birth families, foster carers, adoptive parents, and other professionals, to ensure a coordinated and holistic approach to achieving permanency.
- Provide direct support and intervention to children, young people, and their families, using evidence-based practices and promoting positive outcomes.
- Ensure that the voice and wishes of children and young people are heard and incorporated into decision-making processes.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and reports in compliance with legal and organizational requirements.
Experience:
- Up to date and authoritative knowledge of the work practices, systems, processes and procedures relevant to the role, and able to apply this knowledge in new and varied circumstances.
- Detailed knowledge in area of social care, health, and wellbeing specialism including an understanding of broader issues and practices in the sector.
- Experience in supervising the work of others, holding them to account on deliverables and results, and proven track record of planning and organising own work and the work of others in a small/medium team or unit.
- Organisation and political awareness, and the ability to understand the political implications for certain decisions and provide advice and guidance for political representatives.
- Typically, professionally qualified and or/ relevant degree (or equivalent), plus substantial experience or substantial vocational experience demonstrating development through involvement in a series of progressively demanding roles. Formal professional qualification (where relevant).
- Ability to contribute to wider team or department budget planning through the provision financial activity analyst or budgeting related to own area of work.
- Able to identify and alert senior managers to any areas where agreed policies, procedures and systems may not be up to date or sufficient to protect the organisation from risk, particularly when dealing with families or residents.
Requirements:
- Degree in Social Work and registration with the appropriate regulatory body (e.g., Social Work England).
- Significant experience in working with Children Looked After and permanency planning, preferably within a similar role or team.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices related to permanency planning for children and young people.
Benefits:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years' service)
- Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)
- Salary sacrifices Car Lease scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loans
- A range of local discounts
- Remote/Agile working
Join our team and be part of an organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a competitive salary package.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role here, or for more info on this or any other Qualified Social Work opportunities in Reading contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce recruitment agency.
