Childrens Social Worker

Closing on: Jan 15, 2025

Children’s Social Worker

Location: Telford & Wrekin Council

Reference: SCS318

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Hourly Rate: £33.30 per hour

Contract Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Telford and Wrekin Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Children’s Social Worker to join our dynamic Children’s Services team. This exciting role offers the opportunity to manage a caseload with varying levels of complexity while providing critical support to children and families within the community.

As a Children’s Social Worker, you will be responsible for:

  • Managing a caseload: Lead on complex assessments and provide evidence as necessary in court proceedings.
  • Exercising high-quality judgement: Work in situations of increasing complexity, risk, uncertainty, and challenge, acting with confidence and autonomy to deliver effective social work practice.
  • Effective assessment and intervention: Demonstrate the ability to assess situations, determine appropriate interventions, and anticipate possible progress without pre-judging.
  • Integrating professional knowledge: Incorporate research, evaluation evidence, and the views of service users to inform your practice.
  • Taking initiative: Develop and expand your knowledge and skills, proactively applying them to improve outcomes for children and families.
  • Expertise in practice: Develop expertise in one or more areas of practice, linking into local and national resource networks to provide the best support available.

Key Skills and Experience:

  • Experience in Children’s Services: Proven experience in managing complex cases and conducting assessments.
  • Strong analytical skills: The ability to evaluate situations effectively and use judgement in decision-making.
  • Autonomy and confidence: Work independently while managing a challenging caseload with professional autonomy.
  • Expert knowledge: Expertise in specific areas of social work practice and an understanding of local and national resources.
  • Effective communication skills: Ability to communicate and collaborate with children, families, and professionals in a range of contexts.

Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rate of £33.30 per hour.
  • Full-time position with opportunities for career development.
  • The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families in Telford and Wrekin.

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Job Category: Social Care
Contract Type: Full Time
Job Location: Telford

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