Social Worker - Looked After Children Team - Shropshire
Shropshire County Council is seeking experienced and dedicated Social Workers to join the Looked After Children (LAC) Service & 16+ Children Looked After Team.
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.
Essential Requirements:
* Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
* At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
* Social Work England Registration
* Driving license and access to own vehicle
If you are interested in this position or know someone who is, send your CV to Mayur Rabari at m.rabari @edenbrownsynergy.com or call on 0114 700 3804
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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