This 12-month fixed-term ASYE Social Worker post sits in Reading Borough Council’s Children and Young People Disability Team. It involves managing a children and families caseload, assessing needs and risks, coordinating interventions and safeguarding children with families and partner agencies. The work focuses on children and young people with disabilities, and experience in this area is essential; the post is 37 hours a week. Applicants need a recognised social work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
What the job involves
- Assess children and young people and arrange accommodation where appropriate
- Manage a caseload of children and families, ensuring plans support positive outcomes
- Work with children, young people, families, carers and communities to identify needs and support change
- Build positive working relationships with service users and professionals
- Gather information and coordinate interventions and support with colleagues and partner agencies
- Maintain accurate case records and write reports, including presenting evidence in court when required
- Plan and review cases for children in care and support fostering and adoption arrangements
- Lead multi-agency meetings, including Core Groups, and progress agreed actions
- Assess and manage risk, escalated concerns and work with colleagues to safeguard children
- Keep knowledge current through professional development on legislation, research and best practice
Qualifications
- Recognised social work qualification
Registration & licences
- Social Work England registration
Experience
- Experience working with children, young people and families
- Experience working with children and young people with disabilities
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of the legal, social, economic and environmental context of social work
- Strong communication, report writing and relationship-building skills
- Ability to analyse complex information and develop effective care plans
- Strong organisation and ability to manage a demanding workload
- Good IT skills and experience using case management systems
- Resilience and effectiveness in challenging situations
Other
- Collaborative working with colleagues and partners, demonstrating Team Reading values
- Initiative, adaptability and contribution to efficient service delivery
- Responsibility for personal learning and development, high performance and constructive challenge
- High standards of customer service and flexibility in meeting service needs
What’s offered
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after five years and 33 after ten, with the option to buy additional leave
- Flexible working opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Life assurance worth three times annual salary for LGPS members
- On-site Kennet Day nursery
- Season ticket loan for rail or bus travel
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme, including insurance, servicing and road tax
- Supportive career development environment with opportunities to put forward ideas
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