Family Safeguarding Social Worker

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting carers to continue in their role in complex situations.
• Ensuring accurate and timely recording of all information and activity onto the social care records database in accordance with work targets set by the Team Manager and Supervisor.
• Advising, guiding and supporting colleagues to meets legal, procedure and practice requirements.
• Identifying where children may be at risk and to act in accordance with the Department’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Carrying out one to one supervisions once a month with allocated staff ensuring that supervision is timely and recorded and that any practice concerns are communicated to senior staff/line managers.
• Participating in Practice Education Professional Standards (PEPS) training and undertake placement supervision of student social workers.
• Writing reports for court hearings and to present evidence in court.
• Managing an allocated caseload appropriate to the extensive experience of the Experienced Social Worker.
• Working within Swindon Borough Council's policies, procedures and good practise guidelines in order to meet the needs of the children and families allocated.

Requirements:

• Social Work Degree.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Relevant experience in family safeguarding social work, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation and policies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining professional development and staying abreast of changes in social work practice.
• Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months. On the update service? You could be fast tracked through our recruitment process today.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS if you do not currently hold one.

Working with Archer Resourcing

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Due the high demand of CV's received we are unable to respond to all applications. However, we may hold your CV on file and contact you for future suitable roles.

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‍Must be eligible to work in the U.K