Social Worker 16 Plus Team

Job Description

Social Worker (16 Plus Team)Reference: 22000053Location: Truro, CornwallSalary: 28,500 - 36,921Hours: Full and part timeSocial workers make a real difference to the lives of children in Cornwall. We believe that the children of Cornwall deserve the verybest. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do and we are looking for people who share our determination to improve their lives and make a brighter future. If you believe in humane, relationship-based social work with children and families we offerthe opportunity to develop your social work career in an innovative and ambitious childrens service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country.16+ Social workers operate within the remit of the Children Act 1989; the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000,and under the Care Planning Regulations and Transitional Arrangements for Young People Leaving Care 2011. This role works with children in care and care leavers aged 16 to 25 supporting them in practical and emotional skills in their transition to independence.Wehave three positions available - 2 x 37 hours per week and 1 x 18.5 hours per week.Cornwalls 16 + Service consists of a partnership team between the Local Authority and Carefree. We are a high performing, young person focused team operating within an OutstandingLocal Authority. We are a countywide service and together we aim to improve the life chances of young people living in and leaving Local Authority care. The team are a mix of staff - some are Social Work qualified and others have an NVQ housing or youth background.All are trained in areas relevant to Children in Care and Leaving Care. Social Workers and Personal Advisors undertake Pathway Plans and Reviews as per the Leaving Care Act 2000 and Care Planning Regs, aiming to prepare young people for the time when theycease to be looked after; thus improving the life chances of young care leavers.Close multi agency working supports young people in their transition to independence; working with agencies such as Housing, CSW, YZUP, Youth Offending Service, Benefits Agencies(DWP), Early Intervention teams, CAMHS and Adult Services where appropriate, as well as many others.You will need to be qualified with a social work degree, social work qualification (Dip.SW; BA Social Work) or equivalent, and will need to be Social Work Englandregistered. You will have extensive experience working with children and young people including children in care and/or care leavers. You will be expected to have excellent communication skills with young people; a working knowledge of the issues which effectchildren in care and care leavers; and an ability to work with young people of differing backgrounds and needs effectively in the community. Knowledge of working with Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children would be an advantage. You will be expected to workin partnership with a number of different agencies in order to lead on Care Planning; CIC reviews and Pathway Planning. You will be responsible for undertaking a lead statutory role for some children in care and care leavers as well as taking on lead responsibiltiesin some areas of development within the team; particularly working with partner agencies. You should have the ability to be autonomous and lone work. You should have good assessment and analytical skills which include the ability to risk assess and draw uprisk management plans. You will also work alongside Personal Advisors within the team which will involve managing your own diary and caseload. You will be expected to have literacy in IT and be able to drive.In recognition of the vital contribution you make,we offer an attractive package of benefits including: A generous relocation package of up to £8,000 for eligible candidates. Qualified Social Workers who are new to Social Work in Cornwall and have completed their AYSE are eligible for a welcome payment of£4,000. An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning An excellent core curriculum to support your ongoing development with ahigh quality programme of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice. An outstandingcareer and qualification pathway, recognised by Ofsted as a foundation of Cornwalls good practice, which will support your progression. Regular, high quality case and reflective supervision Supportive management and leadership Support to access temporaryaccommodation if moving from outside of Cornwall Access to a Cornwall Council lease car 24 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays Flexible working opportunities, including part-time hours and homeworking Paymentof your Social Work England registration fees.This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. Closing Date: 23rd February 2022Interview Date: 3rd March 2022