Qualified Social Worker - First Response Team

Job Advertisement: Social Worker/Senior Social Worker - First Response Team

Location: Harrow, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £37,119 - £47,628 per annum, plus £1,500 market factor supplement

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? Join our dedicated team at Harrow Council, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering frontline social work services. We are currently seeking a committed and qualified Social Worker/Senior Social Worker for our First Response Team.

Main Duties / Accountabilities:

• Ensure compliance with the council's equal opportunity policy, promoting diversity and enabling equality of opportunity within Harrow's community.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture, adhering to the council's health and safety policy.
• Participate in the council's investors in people (IIP) and individual performance appraisal and development (IPAD) initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the council's information security policies.
• Embrace and uphold the Council's CREATE values.

Generic Duties:

• Work in compliance with legislative requirements and corporate priorities.
• Contribute to the formulation of the Service Plan and Team priorities.
• Prepare for regular supervision and reflective practice consultations.
• Undertake necessary training and professional development.
• Ensure efficient and effective assessment, planning, monitoring, and review functions.
• Maintain best practice standards and exercise sound professional judgments.
• Seek guidance and support as needed, particularly concerning child safety and wellbeing.
• Respond to user feedback and cooperate with investigations or resolutions.
• Consult with management regarding budgets and resources.
• Uphold the Council's approach to diversity and health and safety.
• Comply with IT requirements regarding data security and management.

Team Specific / Special Accountabilities:

• Conduct Initial and Core Assessments of children and families, ensuring timely completion and inclusion of necessary services.
• Maintain up-to-date, outcome-focused plans for allocated children.
• Conduct regular visits and communications with children/young people and families.
• Ensure purposeful, sensitive, and respectful direct work with children/young people.
• Prepare and present reports for various purposes, including conferences and court hearings.
• Consult and participate with children/young people, parents/carers, and professionals.
• Establish partnerships with parents/carers and other professionals to secure positive outcomes.
• Bring new referrals to the attention of management promptly.
• Collaborate with relevant parties on casework planning.

Values, Behaviours, and Equalities:

• Live by the Council's values: Be Courageous, Do It Together, Make It Happen.
• Contribute to the vision of a proud, fair, and cohesive Harrow.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., CQSW, Dip SW or equivalent).
• Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council.
• Understanding of statutory duties and responsibilities related to children and families.
• Track record of user consultation, partnership working, and best practice standards.
• Experience in social work practice, including direct work with children and families.

Application Process: To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and how you align with the values and requirements outlined in the job description.

Contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce, ,