Social Worker (Looked After Team)

Social Worker (Looked After Team) in Durham - Exciting Career Prospect

• Are you a skilled and passionate professional eager to play a key role in a local authority as a Social Worker?
• Would you like to contribute to a dynamic local authority recognized for its empowering work culture and meaningful initiatives?
• If so, we have an excellent opportunity just for you!
  

About Us
Tempting Recruitment is delighted to present a compelling opportunity with our respected client - a prominent council. We are currently seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their dynamic team.
The Position
The duties you will be performing as part of your role:

• Assist the Team Manager in setting and implementing high standards for individual and team performance.
• Ensure service quality meets users' needs and the Service’s requirements.
• Take responsibility for a reduced caseload, focusing on conducting complex assessments, plans, and reviews for children, young people, and their families/carers.
• Assist other staff in completing assessments, plans, and reviews within agreed timescales and quality standards.
• Potentially supervise staff, managing the team in the absence of the Team Manager.
• Collaborate with the Team Manager to implement policies, procedures, and objectives, ensuring effective communication and understanding among team members.
• Effectively represent the Children’s Care Team within the County Council and with partner agencies.
• Collaborate with statutory, voluntary, and independent sectors to meet statutory requirements.
• Work in partnership with young people, families, carers, and professionals.
• Ensure users have access to advocates or independent representatives as needed.
• Prioritize the centrality of children, young people, carers, and parents' views in all aspects of service delivery.
• Participate in service developments designed to enhance engagement and improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Promote the quality of services through active involvement in multi-agency settings and within the Children’s Care Team.
• Maintain accurate records reflecting decision-making processes.
• Compile and present high-quality reports within the Children’s Care Team and other multi-agency settings.
  

About You
To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Possession of a degree in social work or an equivalent social work qualification (CQSW, CSS, or Dip SW).
• HCPC Registration. Attainment of the Post Qualification Award (e.g., PQ1 or Consolidation Module).
• NVQ Level 4 in management or equivalent.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Specialist Social Work with Children and Young People, their Families, and Carers.
• Substantial post-qualifying experience, including services to children, young people, and families.
• Proven experience in interagency and partnership work.
• Track record of supervising staff/students and contributing to service/project development.
• Enthusiastic about working with children, young people, and their families/carers.
• Committed to promoting life chances and achieving positive outcomes.
• Practising in an anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive manner.
• Devoted to children, young people, their families, and carers' participation.
• Works effectively under pressure.
• Willingness to share skills with others and self-motivation.
• Ability to assimilate and analyze information, making informed decisions to manage risks.
• Capability to handle emotional distress and challenging behaviour, including aggression.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, organize workloads, prioritize, meet deadlines, and thrive under pressure.
• Motivates others to achieve positive outcomes.
• Effective team player with interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in networking and advocating on behalf of young people.
• Possesses a current driving license or access to means of mobility transport.
• Information technology skills.
• Ability to monitor service provision against objectives and targets.
  

Contract Duration: 6 Months (Likely Extension)
Daily Rate: £181 Per Day
Commencement Date: December/January 2023
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
How To Apply
If you are interested in applying please press the button below, send your CV to desean.pierre-[email protected] or contact Desean on 02038544913 to discuss further.
To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Desean on 02038544913.