Job Introduction
We have a Social Worker opportunity within the following team:
- Children's assessment & Duty Team
Be the social worker you want to be…
In Staffordshire we are ambitious for our social workers, passionate about excellent, relational social work practice and courageous in our innovation, with leaders who are visible and responsive.
We need people like you who want to make a real difference in the lives of children and families and will support us to deliver excellent services to the most vulnerable children in our county.
If you are someone who is passionate and tenacious, wants to do the best job possible and is committed to excellent social work practice and achieving the very best for our Children, Young People and Families then we want to hear from you
Main Responsibility
To carry out a range of social worker interventions as allocated by the team manager which includes the assessment and management of risks to children and young people. Embracing a restorative approach to practice and where assessed as safe, support families to develop their own plans to keep children safe with the support of family networks and professionals Key tasks of the role and service will include:
The Ideal Candidate
What you’ll get from us
You’ll receive professional supervision and be working in a team of high performing, dedicated and most importantly - friendly colleagues.
In return for your skills, enthusiasm and commitment we will support you to take your career to the next level within an exciting, progressive and diverse service.
If you require any further information about this role, please contact Anita Statham anita.statham@staffordshire.gov.uk
Qualifications/Professional membership
• Professional Social Work qualification or BA Social Work Qualification where certified by Social Work England
• Registration with Social Work England
• Have completed ASYE
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development
• Relevant training and experience in social work interventions
• Experience in a wide range of aspects of the social work role
• Understanding of the key pieces of legislation in place in respect of children’s welfare and safeguarding , children in need, court and care planning, fostering and adoptions
• A clear understanding of “Working Together to Safeguard Children” and “Care Matters”
• Understanding of the structures and systems in place which provide the framework for undertaking all relevant duties
• Understanding of the effects of problematic situations experienced by the children and families with whom we work
• Sound knowledge of child development
• Knowledge of family dynamics and effect on children’s lives
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.
