NHS
Job title:
Social Worker
Company
NHS
Job description
Salary:£44,420 – £46,547 (inclusive of a 15% market supplement)Hours per week: 37 hoursSupport and Safeguarding Service – Empowering Families, Protecting FuturesJoin us on a rewarding journey as a Social Worker in Wiltshire, where you’ll make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families. Our Social Workers are pivotal in supporting Wiltshire’s vulnerable children, from pre-birth to age 18. We operate on a patch-based model, matching families with your expertise and chosen area within the county. We prioritise flexibility, offering various work locations and hotdesking opportunities to facilitate collaboration with safeguarding teams and services.At our core, we believe in a ‘one journey, one worker’ approach, providing consistent support through dedicated relationships. Our diverse team includes ASYEs, Experienced Social Workers, Family Keyworkers, and an Assistant Team Manager. Collaboration is central to our work, as you’ll partner with professionals and multi-agency teams.We care about your well-being, offering flexible work arrangements such as a 9-day fortnight, compressed hours, full or part-time positions, and job shares.WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS DIRECT ON NHS. IF YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE PLEASE APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE OR COPY AND PASTE THE LINK BELOW IN TO YOUR BROWSER:https://fa-euxi-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/2710/?utm_medium=jobshareMain duties of the jobSupport and assist the well-being of individuals and groups to assure their protection, security and developmentSafeguarding, protection and careCommunity, residential, day or field settingsOngoing risk/needs assessment of and advice for individuals/groupsSpecification of any non-council provisionIndividual or small group emphasisMay involve personal care activitiesLikely to involve immediate response to clientAbout usThe council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.Date posted25 November 2024Pay schemeOtherSalary£44,420 to £46,547 a year (inclusive of a 15% market supplement)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberF0041-24-0165Job locationsWiltshire CouncilBourne HillSalisburySP1 3UZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Family & Childrens Support and Safeguarding Service has social workers, senior keyworkers, keyworkers and local partnership advisors delivering or supporting evidence-based direct work with vulnerable children and families (working complex level 2b [CAF] cases, Child in Need and Child Protection cases). CA11-1157 Social Worker Level 3 August 2017 Page 4 of 9 A relationship-based model of practice is followed by all staff in the service. Training reflects this model of practice and include skill-stretching for staff to be able to do more without referring on for specialist support. All staff in the service provide advice, consultation and guidance to other local professionals who are supporting children and families with lower level needs/risks. The service runs Local Allocation Groups (or similarly named group) in each hub attended by key partner agencies. These discuss and agree resource/case allocation in each locality and facilitate the sharing of expertise and advice. The service supports the Troubled Families programme including in relation to identifying eligible families and assisting with tracking outcomes. All staff in the service work constructively, collaboratively and effectively with a broad range of key agencies delivering, for example, housing, domestic abuse, substance misuse, mental health, education, finance, employment and/or emotional wellbeing support. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Family & Childrens Support and Safeguarding Service has social workers, senior keyworkers, keyworkers and local partnership advisors delivering or supporting evidence-based direct work with vulnerable children and families (working complex level 2b [CAF] cases, Child in Need and Child Protection cases). CA11-1157 Social Worker Level 3 August 2017 Page 4 of 9 A relationship-based model of practice is followed by all staff in the service. Training reflects this model of practice and include skill-stretching for staff to be able to do more without referring on for specialist support. All staff in the service provide advice, consultation and guidance to other local professionals who are supporting children and families with lower level needs/risks. The service runs Local Allocation Groups (or similarly named group) in each hub attended by key partner agencies. These discuss and agree resource/case allocation in each locality and facilitate the sharing of expertise and advice. The service supports the Troubled Families programme including in relation to identifying eligible families and assisting with tracking outcomes. All staff in the service work constructively, collaboratively and effectively with a broad range of key agencies delivering, for example, housing, domestic abuse, substance misuse, mental health, education, finance, employment and/or emotional wellbeing support.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Professional social work qualification.
- Social Work England registered
- Have up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and
- the protection of, children and young people.
- Knowledge of child development
- Thorough Understanding of the needs of vulnerable children, those who have experienced trauma
- and children in care.
- Up to date knowledge of key child care legislation, policies and practices central to the
- implementation of a professional social work service on behalf of the council.
- Knowledge and ability to put into practice a range of theories, models and interventions and to
- assess impact for the service user.
Desirable
- A post qualifying award in Social Work.
- A Practice Teachers Award Training qualification
- Experience of delivering training
- Supervision skills
- Experience of mentoring ASYEs
- Experience of supervising student placements
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Professional social work qualification.
- Social Work England registered
- Have up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and
- the protection of, children and young people.
- Knowledge of child development
- Thorough Understanding of the needs of vulnerable children, those who have experienced trauma
- and children in care.
- Up to date knowledge of key child care legislation, policies and practices central to the
- implementation of a professional social work service on behalf of the council.
- Knowledge and ability to put into practice a range of theories, models and interventions and to
- assess impact for the service user.
Desirable
- A post qualifying award in Social Work.
- A Practice Teachers Award Training qualification
- Experience of delivering training
- Supervision skills
- Experience of mentoring ASYEs
- Experience of supervising student placements
Expected salary
£44420 – 46547 per year
Location
Salisbury
Job date
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:45:52 GMT
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