JOB-20241107-791d94d2
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Social Worker to join our CAAS Assessment team in Birchwood, UK. This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary ranging from £40,314.00 to £48,708.00 annually for a full-time position. Our organisation is committed to creating a supportive and empowering work environment, where your professional development and well-being are prioritised. This role is perfect for someone looking to utilise their skills in a vibrant community and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, families, and carers.
Perks and benefits:
- Annual salary from £40,314.00 to £48,708.00 ensures you are well rewarded for your expertise and dedication.
- A full-time position provides stability and the chance to fully immerse yourself in your role.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training to enhance your career.
- Generous holiday allowance to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance.
- Supportive team culture that encourages collaboration and innovation.
Job Purpose:
Leverage your professional knowledge to assess, monitor, and review individual social care needs of children, relatives, and carers, adhering to competency and quality standards and professional best practices. Collaborate with families, relatives, and other professionals to manage risk with an emphasis on relationship-based practice, recognising and building on family strengths. Maintain the highest professional standards and solid understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and practice methods.
What you will do:
- Apply your professional expertise to assess risk and social care needs of children and their families within statutory frameworks.
- Manage caseloads effectively, ensuring clarity of assessment, professional curiosity, and reliable information for solid analysis and action plans.
- Collaborate proactively with other agencies, organisations, parents, and carers to involve young service users and families in service development.
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation, capturing the child’s voice, and maintaining accurate case records using ICT.
- Monitor, review, and assess child plans for effectiveness, taking action to prevent drift and delay.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and council policies in all case management.
- Prepare high-quality written reports for care proceedings and present evidence in court professionally.
- Participate in duty rotas, responding to queries and issues as needed.
- Attend conferences, reviews, and court, presenting each case with professionalism and integrity.
- Promote equality, treating everyone with fairness and dignity, while recognising unconscious bias and practicing in an anti-oppressive manner.
Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Living and working in Birchwood offers a remarkable balance of vibrant community life, rich heritage, and beautiful landscapes. Whether you’re enjoying the local parks or engaging with a welcoming community, Birchwood offers a fantastic quality of life for you to thrive personally and professionally. Join us in making a meaningful difference while enjoying the wonderful lifestyle that Birchwood has to offer.
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