SocialWorker
FamilySupportandSafeguardingTeam|AssessmentTeam
Location:SirJohnRobinsonWay,Arnold,Nottingham,Nottinghamshire,NG56DA,UnitedKingdom
WorkPattern:Minimum3daysperweekintheoffice
ExperienceRequired:Minimum3years'SocialWorkexperience
JobPurpose
WeareseekinganexperiencedandmotivatedSocialWorkertojointheAssessmentTeamwithintheGedlingFamilySupportandSafeguardingTeam.
Thesuccessfulcandidatewillundertaketimelyassessmentsandsafeguardinginterventions,workingdirectlywithchildrenandfamiliestoidentifyneeds,manageriskanddeterminethemostappropriatesupportandprotectionarrangements.
Youwillplayakeyroleinensuringchildrenaresafeguardedandfamiliesreceivetherightsupportattherighttime.
KeyResponsibilities
AssessmentandCaseManagement
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Undertakevisitstochildrenandfamilieswithin5workingdays.
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Completecomprehensiveandtimelyassessmentsofchildrenandtheirfamilycircumstances.
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Identifysafeguardingconcerns,assessriskanddetermineappropriateinterventions.
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Workdirectlywithchildrenandfamiliestounderstandtheirneeds,wishesandlivedexperiences.
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Developclearplanstoaddressidentifiedrisksandsupportpositiveoutcomes.
ChildProtectionandSafeguarding
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UndertakeSection47enquirieswherethereareconcernsthatachildmaybesuffering,orlikelytosuffer,significantharm.
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Progresscasesthroughtheappropriatesafeguardingpathways.
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ArrangeandprogressfamiliestoChildinNeedmeetings.
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PrepareforandcontributetoInitialChildProtectionConferences.
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IdentifyopportunitiestostepcasesdowntoEarlyHelpcasemanagementwhereappropriate.
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Makeinformedrecommendationsregardingcaseclosurewhenstatutoryinterventionisnolongerrequired.
DutyandMASHResponsibilities
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Participateintheteamdutyrota,respondingtoprioritiesandreferralsprogressedfromtheMulti-AgencySafeguardingHub(MASH).
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Respondpromptlytourgentsafeguardingconcernsandemergingrisks.
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Remainflexibletomeetservicedemands,includingoccasionswhenworkmaycontinuebeyond5:00pm.
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Workcollaborativelywithpartneragenciesandprofessionalstoensuretimelysafeguardingresponses.
PartnershipWorkingandRecording
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Buildeffectiverelationshipswithchildren,familiesandmulti-agencyprofessionals.
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Maintainaccurate,up-to-datecaserecordsandcompletereportswithinrequiredtimescales.
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Attendmeetings,contributetomulti-agencydiscussionsandcommunicatedecisionseffectively.
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Ensurepracticeischild-focusedandpromotesthesafetyandwellbeingofchildren.
EssentialRequirements
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RecognisedSocialWorkqualification.
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CurrentregistrationwithSocialWorkEngland.
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Minimumof3years'post-qualificationSocialWorkexperience.
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Experienceofundertakingassessmentsandworkingwithchildrenandfamilies.
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Knowledgeandexperienceofchildprotectionandsafeguardingprocesses,includingSection47enquiries.
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Abilitytomanageavariedcaseloadandcompetingpriorities.
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FullUKdrivinglicence.
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Accesstoasuitablevehicle.
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Validbusiness-usecarinsurance.
WorkingArrangements
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Minimumof3daysperweekoffice-basedatSirJohnRobinsonWay,Arnold.
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Flexibleworkingarrangementsavailable.
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Participationintheteamdutyrotaisrequired.
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Flexibilitytoworkbeyond5:00pmmayoccasionallybenecessarytorespondtourgentpriorities.
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Social Worker employer: We Do Social Work
We Do Social Work is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where collaboration and innovation thrive. As a Social Work Assistant in the Children & Families team, you will benefit from ongoing training and professional growth opportunities, all while making a meaningful impact in the community. Located in a vibrant area, our organisation values flexibility and encourages a healthy work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those passionate about social work.
