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Support and Safeguarding Service - Empowering Families, Protecting Futures
Join us on a rewarding journey as a Social Worker in Wiltshire, where you will make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families.
Our Safeguarding Social Workers are pivotal in supporting Wiltshire's vulnerable children, from pre-birth to age 18. Join a service who received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted in September 2023, with positive inspection feedback.
We are looking for a registered Social Worker, with up-to-date knowledge of key childcare legislation, guidance, and best practices relating to the protection and support of children and young people. Experience in completing assessments, reports, and plans for children identified as vulnerable or in need alongside a full driving licence will be essential.
Main duties of the job
Care job family overview:
Support and assist the wellbeing of individuals and groups to assure their protection, security and
development
Safeguarding, protection and care
Community, residential, day or field settings
Ongoing risk/needs assessment of and advice for individuals/groups
Specification of any non-council provision
Individual or small group emphasis
May involve personal care activities
Likely to involve immediate response to client
The overall responsibilities of the Family & Childrens Support and Safeguarding Service are:
To prevent family breakdown
To prevent children and families needing more intensive statutory services
To deliver an effective family-based and relationship-based approach to enable children and
families to achieve positive outcomes
To meet all relevant statutory responsibilities
The Family & Childrens Support and Safeguarding Service has social workers, senior keyworkers,
keyworkers and local partnership advisors delivering or supporting evidence-based direct work with
vulnerable children and families (working complex level 2b [CAF] cases, Child in Need and Child
Protection cases).
About us
We operate on a patch-based model, matching families with your expertise and chosen area within the county. We prioritise flexibility, offering various work locations and hot-desking opportunities to facilitate collaboration with safeguarding teams and services.
We promote a culture of continuous learning, encouraging your professional growth and contributions to your peers. Join us in making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families within Wiltshire's stunning countryside.
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
This position comes with a 15% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Julie Haines, Team Manager, at Julie.haines@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01380 826314.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
To be the primary worker with case responsibility for children in need, children in need of
protection and children looked after - depending upon the function of the dedicated team.
To be responsible for the day to day interpretation of and implementation of statutory duties and
departmental policy and procedures in the provision of services to children and young people.
To be allocated work from the team manager or any person delegated to act on their behalf based
on eligibility criteria and to hold case management responsibility for this work.
To complete enquiries and assess, the needs of and risks to vulnerable children and young
people in a timely manner giving due consideration to the wishes and views of the child and the
childs family. This will include the completion of S47 enquiries, single assessments and engaging
service users and other relevant persons in the work base, homes or any other appropriate venue
e.g. hospital, school etc.
To take appropriate action to assess and minimise any identified concern or risk to children/young
people in accordance with the requirements and timescales of assessment frameworks, child
protection procedures and looked after children legislation and procedures.
To draw up and implement, with the child/young person and their family/carers, an appropriate
plan to address identified issues and to maximise the participation of service users and carers in
this process ensuring that social work intervention is ongoing only when necessary in peoples
lives.
To carry out regular reviews of individual plans, record outcomes and formulate revised plans
which are outcome focused.
To convene meetings e.g. core groups to assist in the implementation and review of plans for
vulnerable children.
To write reports for child protection conferences, legal planning meetings, looked after children
reviews, legal meetings and court hearings and attend these as appropriate.
To work collaboratively and effectively with Keyworkers, Senior Keyworkers and Local
Partnership Advisors on achieving shared family goals.
To have a creative approach to meeting need and to ensure local provision, wherever possible, in
order to meet identified need within available resources.
To have a clear understanding of and ability to manage within financial constraints in service
delivery.
To work proactively and in partnership with other agencies to plan and deliver coordinated
services to children, young people and their families/carers which promotes and focuses on
positive outcomes.
Actively engage and contribute, when necessary, to Local Allocation Group case discussions (or
other similarly named mechanisms/panels)
To maintain accurate and effective electronic recording of information and action taken in the
course of casework.
To understand the need for and contribute to the achievement of team and departmental
performance targets in order to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.
To maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the
department whilst operating in the fullest cooperation with other agencies to ensure that children
are appropriately safeguarded.
To contribute to team processes in a positive and appropriate manner, by attending team
meetings and undertaking any necessary and appropriate team duties.
To make an active contribution to the development of service delivery through the sharing of
knowledge, information and skills.
To take responsibility for personal professional development through the utilisation of relevant
practice research/developments, legislation, participative supervision and appraisal processes.
To undertake further training which is consistent with the needs of the individual and the organisation, as agreed with the manager.
To work within an equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory framework. Value diversity within
the team and in contact with other professionals, children, young people and families.
Working within a legislative framework
Operating within relevant policy, legal, ethical and professional boundaries when working with
children and families.
Effectively delivering all statutory requirements.
Following local practice standards and protocols.
Supervision and continual development.
Actively engaging in individual and group supervision and embed learning in practice.
Maintaining up to date knowledge and skills as required by the role.
Participating in appraisal and team meetings and contribute to individual and team development.
Specific requirements for this post:
Flexible working
There will be a requirement to occasionally work with children and families when they most need it
which may be outside of normal working hours, including weekends. The number of out of hours
worked will not exceed 10% of the total contracted hours per week.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
To be the primary worker with case responsibility for children in need, children in need of
protection and children looked after - depending upon the function of the dedicated team.
To be responsible for the day to day interpretation of and implementation of statutory duties and
departmental policy and procedures in the provision of services to children and young people.
To be allocated work from the team manager or any person delegated to act on their behalf based
on eligibility criteria and to hold case management responsibility for this work.
To complete enquiries and assess, the needs of and risks to vulnerable children and young
people in a timely manner giving due consideration to the wishes and views of the child and the
childs family. This will include the completion of S47 enquiries, single assessments and engaging
service users and other relevant persons in the work base, homes or any other appropriate venue
e.g. hospital, school etc.
To take appropriate action to assess and minimise any identified concern or risk to children/young
people in accordance with the requirements and timescales of assessment frameworks, child
protection procedures and looked after children legislation and procedures.
To draw up and implement, with the child/young person and their family/carers, an appropriate
plan to address identified issues and to maximise the participation of service users and carers in
this process ensuring that social work intervention is ongoing only when necessary in peoples
lives.
To carry out regular reviews of individual plans, record outcomes and formulate revised plans
which are outcome focused.
To convene meetings e.g. core groups to assist in the implementation and review of plans for
vulnerable children.
To write reports for child protection conferences, legal planning meetings, looked after children
reviews, legal meetings and court hearings and attend these as appropriate.
To work collaboratively and effectively with Keyworkers, Senior Keyworkers and Local
Partnership Advisors on achieving shared family goals.
To have a creative approach to meeting need and to ensure local provision, wherever possible, in
order to meet identified need within available resources.
To have a clear understanding of and ability to manage within financial constraints in service
delivery.
To work proactively and in partnership with other agencies to plan and deliver coordinated
services to children, young people and their families/carers which promotes and focuses on
positive outcomes.
Actively engage and contribute, when necessary, to Local Allocation Group case discussions (or
other similarly named mechanisms/panels)
To maintain accurate and effective electronic recording of information and action taken in the
course of casework.
To understand the need for and contribute to the achievement of team and departmental
performance targets in order to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.
To maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the
department whilst operating in the fullest cooperation with other agencies to ensure that children
are appropriately safeguarded.
To contribute to team processes in a positive and appropriate manner, by attending team
meetings and undertaking any necessary and appropriate team duties.
To make an active contribution to the development of service delivery through the sharing of
knowledge, information and skills.
To take responsibility for personal professional development through the utilisation of relevant
practice research/developments, legislation, participative supervision and appraisal processes.
To undertake further training which is consistent with the needs of the individual and the organisation, as agreed with the manager.
To work within an equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory framework. Value diversity within
the team and in contact with other professionals, children, young people and families.
Working within a legislative framework
Operating within relevant policy, legal, ethical and professional boundaries when working with
children and families.
Effectively delivering all statutory requirements.
Following local practice standards and protocols.
Supervision and continual development.
Actively engaging in individual and group supervision and embed learning in practice.
Maintaining up to date knowledge and skills as required by the role.
Participating in appraisal and team meetings and contribute to individual and team development.
Specific requirements for this post:
Flexible working
There will be a requirement to occasionally work with children and families when they most need it
which may be outside of normal working hours, including weekends. The number of out of hours
worked will not exceed 10% of the total contracted hours per week.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional social work qualification.
- Social Work England registered
- Have up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of, children and young people.
- Knowledge of child development
- Thorough Understanding of the needs of vulnerable children, those who have experienced trauma and children in care.
- Up to date knowledge of key child care legislation, policies and practices central to the implementation of a professional social work service on behalf of the council.
- Knowledge and ability to put into practice a range of theories, models and interventions and to assess impact for the service user.
- Knowledge of assessment processes including the contribution provided by other agencies, timescales and their impact on council and Government performance targets and indicators.
- Experience of direct work with children, young people and families
- Experience of working with children in care, their families and foster carers.
- Experience of completing assessments, reports and plans for children identified as vulnerable and in need.
- Ability to challenge poor performance and evidence of improving performance.
- Ability to give objective timely advice.
- Knowledge and evidence of assessment skills, including engaging with users of services, other professionals and agencies to achieve a holistic assessment.
- Ability to professionally challenge strategy discussions, case conferences, Multi-Disciplinary meetings
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Proven organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise work, manage own time effectively and meet deadlines.
- Ability to keep accurate electronic records.
- Ability to contribute positively to the social work team and department.
- Takes responsibility for own professional development and commitment to evidenced based practice.
- Good IT skills
- Ability to manage competing demands of a caseload.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written with colleagues, outside agencies and service users.
- Ability to identify problems with some complexity and to demonstrate creative approach to such problems.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships within and outside the department.
- Ability to produce reports to required standard on time.
- Fluent in English
Desirable
- A post qualifying award in Social Work.
- A Practice Teachers Award Training qualification
- Experience of delivering training
- Supervision skills
- Experience of mentoring ASYEs
- Experience of supervising student placements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional social work qualification.
- Social Work England registered
- Have up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of, children and young people.
- Knowledge of child development
- Thorough Understanding of the needs of vulnerable children, those who have experienced trauma and children in care.
- Up to date knowledge of key child care legislation, policies and practices central to the implementation of a professional social work service on behalf of the council.
- Knowledge and ability to put into practice a range of theories, models and interventions and to assess impact for the service user.
- Knowledge of assessment processes including the contribution provided by other agencies, timescales and their impact on council and Government performance targets and indicators.
- Experience of direct work with children, young people and families
- Experience of working with children in care, their families and foster carers.
- Experience of completing assessments, reports and plans for children identified as vulnerable and in need.
- Ability to challenge poor performance and evidence of improving performance.
- Ability to give objective timely advice.
- Knowledge and evidence of assessment skills, including engaging with users of services, other professionals and agencies to achieve a holistic assessment.
- Ability to professionally challenge strategy discussions, case conferences, Multi-Disciplinary meetings
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Proven organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise work, manage own time effectively and meet deadlines.
- Ability to keep accurate electronic records.
- Ability to contribute positively to the social work team and department.
- Takes responsibility for own professional development and commitment to evidenced based practice.
- Good IT skills
- Ability to manage competing demands of a caseload.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written with colleagues, outside agencies and service users.
- Ability to identify problems with some complexity and to demonstrate creative approach to such problems.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships within and outside the department.
- Ability to produce reports to required standard on time.
- Fluent in English
Desirable
- A post qualifying award in Social Work.
- A Practice Teachers Award Training qualification
- Experience of delivering training
- Supervision skills
- Experience of mentoring ASYEs
- Experience of supervising student placements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
