Senior Children's Social Worker - Shropshire
Posted 1 week ago by We Do Social Work
£33 Per hour
Outside
Undetermined
shropshire
Summary: The role of Senior Children's Social Worker within the Looked After Children Service in Shropshire involves conducting assessments and interventions for children and families, ensuring that children's plans are effectively progressed. The position requires collaboration with colleagues and partner agencies to advocate for the child's voice in case planning. Responsibilities include acting as a Case Manager, coordinating review meetings, and maintaining accurate records in compliance with policies. The role demands a commitment to statutory duties and effective communication with various stakeholders to support children in care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct ongoing assessments and interventions with children and families.
- Progress children's plans and ensure appropriate service access.
- Work closely with colleagues and partner agencies to advocate for the child's voice.
- Visit and assess children’s needs while in local authority care.
- Act as Case Manager and coordinate review meetings.
- Provide and contribute to Child & Family Assessments.
- Identify and assess children in need per the Children’s Services Plan.
- Provide information and advice to families to resolve issues.
- Liaise with other agencies to coordinate resources and assistance.
- Carry out statutory duties as authorized by management.
- Present evidence and reports to Courts as required.
- Participate in the team’s Duty system.
- Maintain computerized records in accordance with policies.
- Collaborate with parents, guardians, and other professionals regarding Children Looked After.
Key Skills:
- Experience in social work, particularly with children and families.
- Strong assessment and intervention skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
- Knowledge of statutory duties and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
- Organizational skills for managing case documentation and records.
- Understanding of the Children’s Services Plan and related criteria.
Salary (Rate): £33/hour
City: Shropshire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Looked After Children (LAC) Service & 16+ Children Looked After Team Shropshire
As a Social Worker within the Children Looked After Service, you will be responsible for undertaking ongoing assessment work and intervention with children and families. You will be progressing children’s plans and ensuring that they are accessing the right level of service at the right time. You will be working closely with colleagues and partner agencies to ensure that the voice of the child is heard, recorded and forms an integral part of your case planning.
To visit and work with families as required, assessing and re-assessing children’s needs whilst being looked after by the local authority. To act as a Case Manager and co-ordinate appropriate review meetings. To act as Key Worker in cases where a CLA Plan is in operation. To provide and contribute to Child & Family Assessments as required. To contribute to and to develop ways of identifying and assessing children determined to be in need within the criteria set out in the Children’s Services Plan.
To provide children and families with particular information and advice to assist in resolving problems. To liaise with other agencies on behalf of service users, to co-ordinate the various resources and arrange specific types of assistance. To carry out statutory duties as authorised by the Service Manager, Safeguarding Service and the Assistant Director and Director of Peoples Services. To present evidence and reports to Courts as required. To take part in the team’s Duty system as required. To maintain computerised records and documentation in accordance with approved policies and procedures. To work in collaboration with parents, guardians, carers and other professionals in relation to Children Looked After and to maintain records in accordance with CLA requirements. 35 hours per week 09:00-17:00
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