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About The Role

You will be required to provide an efficient and cost effective service to children, young people and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed. Investigate, evaluate and analyse information on cases, demonstrating clarity of assessment, reliability of information, evidences conclusions and realistic action plans.

Ensure adequate recording that evidences practice. To develop practice, that takes a holistic view of the individual, locating them in both their immediate and extended social circles, and having full regard to their overall development needs. To ensure that all case management complies with the statutory requirements and the Council’s policies and procedures. To prepare and submit written reports as and when required, including statements and care plans for care proceedings in the Family Proceedings, County and High Courts.


About You

To be successful in this position, you must be 2 years post qualified and have a recognised Social Work qualification & be registered with SW England.

Evidence of continuing professional development inc Post Qualification Award Knowledge of child protection, looked after children and associated child in need social work practice issues. Knowledge of methods of social work intervention and relevant legislation, regulations guidance & policy issues.

Understanding of the framework for the assessment of children in need and their families, contemporary knowledge of social work & their social work applications i.e. attachment theory, enabling change, behaviour management. Knowledge of methods of social work intervention Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations guidance & policy issues

About Us

The council is a unitary authority based in the heart of the town centre offering traditional seaside living that makes it a great place to live and work. This diverse and busy town has great public parks and leisure activities, competitive house pricing and excellent travel links, accessible via 2 train lines form Liverpool St and Fenchurch Street.
 
If you are interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV

All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check
 
Along with a competitive salary there is a bonus of £7'500 upon three years and one day of continuous service, coupled with an above inflation yearly enhancement* every April moving up two pay grades within your respective pay band.
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