Barnsley TCL 0009 6CEE / 1
Pay Rate:
£20.85 per hour PAYE
Working Hours:
37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours
Assignment Duration:
This opening assignment is for 4-5 months
City:
BARNSLEY
Enhanced DBS disclosure required
Hybrid Working:
Currently 3 days in the office and 2 days working at home each week.
An experienced social worker for Children's Integrated Front Door. The successful candidate will have worked previously within a MASH/Screening Team and will be able to work at pace. The candidate will have a clear understanding of thresholds, be able to undertake risk assessments, complete safety plans and analyse information from multiple sources to inform plans and ensure children receive the level of service/help they require at the right time.
Key Responsibilities:
Analysis and interpretation of complex information and data to enable prioritisation and support in planning next steps.
Work as part of a team and partnership with key stakeholders to assess needs and implement outcomes. Communicate effectively to all audiences, both written and orally and negotiate and persuade where necessary.
Qualifications:
Recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, Post Graduate Certificate in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body.
Completed relevant post qualifying training, have evidence of at least one year's experience post qualification and be registered with the relevant professional body.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of theoretical Social Work concepts and practices, with demonstrable examples of dealing with a breadth of complex issues and situations, for example, attachment, impact of developmental trauma and child development, motivational interviewing, relational practice, solution-focussed interventions and systemic working.
A good understanding of anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice in social work.
Sound understanding of safeguarding procedures and associated legislation.
Experience:
Experience of managing levels of risk within a caseload of complex cases.
Significant frontline experience in Children’s Services.
Skills & Abilities:
Able to prioritise and delegate as needed.
Able to set, monitor, manage and deliver work to tight deadlines.
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