At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children in care by assessing needs and coordinating care plans.
- Company: Join Shropshire Council's dedicated Looked After Children team.
- Benefits: Enjoy a supportive environment with personal service and professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with opportunities for impactful work.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your social work skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in social work and a passion for helping children and families.
The predicted salary is between 34650 - 42350 £ per year.
Our client Shropshire council is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Looked after children team.
Key
Responsibilities: As a Social Worker / Senior Social Worker within the Children Looked After Service, you will be responsible for: Maintaining your personal performance with the support of your Team Manager.
Undertaking a range of assessments informed by direct intervention with children and families.
Progressing children's care and pathway plans, by ensuring that they are accessing the right level of service at the right time.
Undertaking statutory visits to children placed at home, in foster care, and within residential provisions in accordance with CLA requirements.
Case management and co-ordinating a range of meetings including care planning, risk management, placement stability, PEP's, and review meetings.
Providing children and families with information and advice to assist in resolving problems.
Some court work relating to revocation of care orders, SGO and placement order applications, as required.
Participating in the team's duty system.
Maintaining computerised records and documentation in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
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