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Job Location | Oldbury |
Education | Not Mentioned |
Salary | £30,451 - £40,876 per annum |
Industry | Not Mentioned |
Functional Area | Not Mentioned |
Job Type | Permanent, full-time |
As a Social Worker, you will assess the needs of children, young people and their families/carers. Co-ordinate services that enable the best outcomes for children, young people and their families/carers. You will also ensure the appropriate use of resources as well as assisting in the overall provision of social work services by being responsible for a full and complex caseload.Social Worker Responsibilities:- As an experienced social worker, you are expected to manage a complex caseload.- Promote anti-oppressive practice and challenge discrimination and racism in all areas of social work.- Undertake a range of assessments with children, young people and their families/carers.- Empower children, young people and their families/carers by listening to their views.- Direct the work of the non-social work qualified staff who are carrying out tasks for service users on your caseload.- Plan the services required to meet the needs of children, young people and their families/carers and ensure action is taken to implement plans.- Advocate for children.- Make best use of available resources when responding to the needs of children, young people and their families/carers.- Provide written reports in a variety of different formats as required by receiver of the court.- Carry out tasks to fulfil the statutory requirements of children & young people receiving services.- Attend a range of meetings regarding children or young people to: Update and exchange information, make decisions & review progress.- Present written and verbal evidence in court.- Maintain records in accordance with the Trust’s guidelines.- Communicate within the Division and across other disciplines and agencies to enable best outcomes for children and families/carers.Social Worker Requirements:- Social Work qualified and registered with Social Work England- Must have completed the ASYE programme.- At least 2 years post qualifying experience of working as a Social Worker in a Children & Families setting.- Experience of court work.- Experience of being a lead officer for Section 47 work.- Sound knowledge of legislation, guidance etc, within chosen service area.- A sound knowledge of child development.- A sound understanding of the key elements of the Children Act 1989 and specific elements of that Act or other legislation in relation to the specific area of specialism.- An ability to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse and take the necessary safeguarding action.About Sandwell Childrens Trust:At Sandwell Children’s Trust we are committed to delivering positive changes to the children and families of Sandwell. As we move forward on our continual journey of improvement, there couldn’t be a better time to join us. We are looking to enhance our Care Management, Safeguarding & Assessment and Children in Care Services with compassionate, dedicated, caring and experienced Social Workers, with at least 2 years post qualifying experience, who are committed to delivering positive changes to the children and families of Sandwell.Location: Sandwell, West MidlandsSalary:£30,451 to £40,876 per annum plus the possibility of up to £6,500 relocation allowanceType: Full Time, PermanentHours: 37 per week as necessary. Some unsocial hours may be required.Ref: 96816