At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with children and families, using innovative frameworks to drive positive change.
- Company: Join Suffolk County Council's dedicated Fostering team making a real difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with the chance to make a lasting impact in your community.
- Why this job: Be a key player in transforming lives and supporting vulnerable families.
- Qualifications: Qualified social worker with experience in family engagement and assessment.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Our client Suffolk county council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Fostering team.
Typical responsibilities of a role at this level Communicating and engaging with children, young people and their families, with colleagues and with communities Work directly with children, young people and families using the Suffolk Signs of Safety and Wellbeing framework.
Where required by the role, to act as Lead Professional for named families, being the key contact with the family and liaising with other professionals to provide a joined-up response.
Assessment, Planning and Review Use Suffolk signs of safety principles, disciplines, and tools.
Where required, to participate in CAF, multi-agency assessment, Statutory Assessment, and other relevant assessment processes.
Effective Practice To work alongside children, young people, parents and families where there are early signs of social, emotional, health or behavioural issues to bring about sustainable improvement.
Where required by role, take responsibility for managing cases and holding appropriate levels of risk, overseeing the input of support workers were involved.
Work within the service guidelines, statutory guidance, and legal frameworks.
To respond to needs identified with the family by identifying and delivering evidence-based interventions as required.
To work with families with complex problems where statutory intervention is required under the guidance of sen...
