At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality social work and support families in creating sustainable change.
- Company: Join Wokingham Borough Council's innovative Family Help Pods team.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Collaborative atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
- Qualifications: Experience in social work and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 38 - 38 £ per hour.
Wokingham, Berkshire
38.00 per hour
Hybrid Working Available
Full-Time
Join Wokingham's Family Help Pods. We are currently recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join Wokingham Borough Council's innovative Family Help Pods service. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate practitioner who is committed to delivering high-quality, relationship-based social work and achieving positive outcomes for children, young people and their families.
Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will use a relational and systemic approach to help families create sustainable change while ensuring children remain safe and supported.
The Role
- Deliver high-quality safeguarding and child-centred social work practice
- Work directly with children, young people and families to assess need, risk and strengths
- Develop purposeful plans alongside families and partner agencies
- Manage a varied caseload including children in need, child protection and looked after children
- Complete assessments, reports and court documentation to a high standard
- Attend multi-agency meetings and contribute to collaborative decision-making
- Champion corporate parenting principles and promote positive outcomes for children in care and care leavers
- Maintain accurate, analytical and timely case recording
We think you need these skills to ace Social Worker - Family Help Pods
Safeguarding
Child-Centred Practice
Assessment Skills
Risk Assessment
Strengths-Based Approach
Case Management
Report Writing
