Job Ref: 215644763

Date: 2022-01-25 09:18:28

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We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to work within Buckinghamshire County Council Children Services, in Aylesbury – within the Help & Protection team.

Main duties and Responsibilities:

To deliver targeted and specialist social work services for children and young people in need of support, protection and care
To clarify eligibility and undertake statutory social work assessments, in line with agreed local thresholds, to analyse children and young people's needs, risks and circumstances and confirm existing parenting skills and any capacity to change, as necessary and appropriate
To always promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and champion their rights and entitlements to improve their life chances and overall outcomes
To establish a rapport and build a relationship with children and young people to ascertain their views, wishes and feelings and understand their lived experience through direct work with them
To work in consultation with relevant Managers to ensure that agreed plans are provided using available resources and ensure that all such requests represent value for money
To undertake all social work duties in accordance with appropriate legislation, policies, procedures and statutory guidance
To liaise with Legal Services as necessary and appropriate and represent the local authority in court as required
To monitor and review the impact of support, protection and care plans to ensure that these continues to meet children and young people's assessed needs and circumstances and delivers improved outcomes
To maintain all necessary records and documentation in line with agreed procedures and best practice standards, including children's electronic records and other computerised systems
To identify any areas of assessed need that cannot be met and to systematically record the details to report the Team Manager
To practice in accordance with agreed performance and quality best practice standards and take appropriate remedial action to address audit feedback and management recommendations as required
To prepare for regular, reflective supervision and annual performance appraisal and progress agreed priorities and actions in a timely manner
To prepare an annual personal learning plan as part of the annual appraisal process and undertake continual professional development, including self-directed learning
To escalate on a 'need to know' basis any unresolved/escalating matters of concern that require senior management oversight, intervention and resolution
To bring to the notice of the Team Manager any perceived failure of a commissioned service / provider to deliver the agreed level of service.

Requirements:

Professional Social Work qualification.
Social Work England registered.
Enhanced DBS.
Must hold a driving licence and have access to a car with business insurance.
Management and leadership training and qualification (desirable).

If you think you would be suitable for this role, please call Parys Keen on (phone number removed) or email to discuss more or apply.

Contract Details:

Salary: £32,394- £44,007 (permanent)

Hours: 37 Hours, Monday- Friday

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Role: Social Worker- Help & Protection

If you are interested in the roles above, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Parys Keen at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). We offer £250 for any referrals

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