Early Help social worker post on a 12-month fixed-term contract in the Duty and Assessment teams of Warrington Borough Council's Children Social Care service. The work involves early help services, supporting families before and during the initial assessment that sets ongoing need for children. The team moves quickly and handles Child in Need and Section 47 assessments, and Warrington is a Families First for Children Pathfinder. A social work qualification and SWE registration are required, and sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Work closely with early help services to contribute to support for families before and during the initial assessment period
- Work within the Duty and Assessment team, which carries out initial assessments to determine ongoing level of need
- Contribute to Child in Need and Section 47 assessments within the team
What's required
Qualifications
- Social work qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Registration & licences
- Social Work England (SWE) registration
Skills & knowledge
- Self-motivated and flexible, using own initiative
- Good organisational skills and prioritising work to deadlines
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing with service users, carers and other agencies
- Negotiation, problem solving and decision-making
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, government policy and guidance
- Using IT and presenting information
Checks & eligibility
- DBS clearance
- Right to work in the UK
- Valid driving licence
Other
- Positive approach to managing stress and working under pressure
- Adapting to change and responding to unforeseen events
- Modelling and promoting excellent practice within the team and to wider audiences
- Conversing at ease with customers and giving advice in accurate spoken English
What's offered
- 26 days annual holiday, rising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro rata)
- Competitive salary
- Attractive and competitive benefits package
- Access to the Health & Wellbeing Programme
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