At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage caseloads and ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
- Company: Achieving for Children, a not-for-profit social enterprise with a public sector ethos.
- Benefits: 29 days annual leave, flexible working, and excellent learning opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid working environment with a commitment to equality and diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying local government benefits.
- Qualifications: Professional social work qualification and experience with Child Protection and Looked After Children.
The predicted salary is between 51087 - 55652 £ per year.
Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently.
As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government.
Senior Social Worker – Duty & Assessment Team
Operational area: Windsor & Maidenhead.
Primary place of work: Maidenhead Town Hall, SL6 1LF.
Work setting: Hybrid working.
Appointment type: Permanent.
Business area: Children’s Social Care.
Employment: Full‑time (37 hours).
About the role
In the role you will manage a caseload of children who may be on Child Protection, Child in Need and Looked After Children plans.
You will undertake visits to children and families and complete assessments and direct work to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
Duties will include
- Safety planning
- Completing Section 17 Single Assessments and Section 47 Enquiries
- Initial Child Protection Conferences
- Initial Core Group Meetings and Child in Need Meetings
- Court work including Section 7 and 37 reports
- Applications for court orders including Emergency Protection Orders and Interim Care Orders
About you
- You are able to use evidence and professional judgement to make decisions and determine the risk of future harm.
- Experience with CIN/CP/LAC.
- Experience of assessing the needs of children and their families in accordance with the Framework for the Assessment.
- Excellent written skills and experience writing comprehensive reports for the Courts.
- A full and valid driving licence and access to your own car.
- A professional social work qualification, CQSW or Diploma in Social Work (Dip SW), or other relevant qualification recognised by Social Work England.
- An active Social Work England registration.
- About our benefits
- 29 days annual leave (increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month).
- Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for Af C.
- Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension).
- Flexible working options.
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
- A range of staff benefits and discounts.
- An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway.
Essential Information
Start dates: Successful candidates will join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.
Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points‑based immigration system affecting EU and Non‑EU workers and sponsorship requirements.
We advise checking the right to work guidance.
Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received.
Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Senior Social Worker - Duty & Assessment Team in Windsor employer: Achieving For Children
Achieving for Children is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead and shape a brand-new supported accommodation service in Maidenhead. With a strong commitment to providing high-quality support for vulnerable young people, we foster a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development and personal growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits of flexible working arrangements and being part of a dedicated team focused on positive outcomes.
