Social Worker (Childrens)

Are you looking to join a progressive and dynamic local government organisation based in the Bedford Area? If so, this opportunity might be perfect for you!

Carry a workload reflecting increasing complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge, in line with the capability of a Social Worker with a minimum of one year's post qualification experience in a social work role. Regular supervision will be in accordance with the departmental supervision policy.

Work within relevant current legislation and the procedural framework of the organisation. Work collaboratively with children, young people and families/carers to assess their needs and plan and deliver services in accordance with the social work team's service area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work in partnership with children, young people and families/carers and, through building effective relationships, to elicit their needs and views and promote participation in decision making.
• Undertake assessments in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy, and procedures for the service and in the context of assessing risk to children and young people.
• Plan, implement and review a range of interventions for children, young people and families/carers in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy and procedures for the service.
• Manage a workload independently, seeking support and suggesting solutions for workload difficulties.
• Make pro-active use of supervision to support effective practice, reflection and career development and to meet the objectives of Performance Development Reviews.
• Maintain accurate, up to date records safely and confidentially in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures. Produce succinct, well-structured records and reports, clearly recording and reporting analysis and judgements.
• Pro-actively engage with colleagues and a range of organisations to identify, assess, plan for and support the needs of children, young people and families/carers in order to promote positive change and independence, whilst demonstrating confident and effective judgement about risk to children and young people.
• Carry out all duties in accordance with the organisation's Equal Opportunities Policy and other policies designed to protect employees and service users from harassment. It is the duty of the post-holder not to act in an oppressive or discriminatory manner towards employees or service users. The post-holder should respond to such practice or behaviour by challenging or reporting it.
• Meet the requirements of the Professional Capabilities Framework, Social Worker level, and of registration with the HCPC in respect of practice standards, conduct and professional development.

Personal Requirements:

• Must have a relevant professional qualification (Degree in social work or equivalent) and current HCPC registration and Evidence of successful completion of Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) or, Evidence of successful completion of the Children's Workforce Development Council's Newly Qualified Social Worker programme or, Equivalent proven practice and successful probationary period (Minimum of 1 year).
• Knowledge and understanding of the values and principles underpinning the involvement of children, young people and families/carers, including the right to access independent advocacy and complaints processes.
• Knowledge and application of the legal and policy frameworks and guidance that inform and mandate social work practice in Children's Social Care.
• Knowledge and understanding of the practice area relevant to the post, including critical awareness of current issues and evidence based practice research.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Professional Capabilities Framework as it applies to the Social Worker level.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to a range of audiences including children, young people, parents and carers and professional colleagues.

Working Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday

Salary: £36,648.00 - £38,223.00 per annum + £4,000 (Welcome Payment) + £6,000 (Market Rate Supplement) + £2,000 (Retention Payment)