Social Worker

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Full time
Location: Devizes
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Job offered by: Wiltshire Council
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Category:
Salary:

£47,738 - £50,247 (Inclusive of 15% market plussage) Hours per week:

37 hours Interview date:

Monday 20 January 2025 Children in Care and Young People - Transforming Young Lives Our specialist child exploitation Emerald team is looking for a dedicated and qualified Social Worker to join them. Rated ' Outstanding ' by Ofsted, the Emerald team is closely integrated with the Youth Justice Service and our Stronger Families team who deliver an edge of care offer. You will have the opportunity to work with our multi-agency partners to further develop our contextual safeguarding approach which includes our innovative risk outside the home (ROTH) child protection framework and is part of our ongoing partnership with Durham University's contextual safeguarding research team. In this role, you will act as the primary worker with case responsibility for adolescent children in need and those requiring protection. You will conduct timely assessments of the needs and risks facing vulnerable children and young people, including undertaking Section 47 child protection enquiries and collaborating closely with Police colleagues on joint investigations. We are looking for someone with extensive knowledge of the risks and indicators of child exploitation, along with proven experience in disruption techniques and working effectively with young people at risk of entering the youth justice system. You should have a deep understanding of the needs of vulnerable young people, including those who have experienced trauma or are in care, and be skilled at applying trauma-informed practices through a case formulation approach. This is your chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people. Are you ready to make a difference? Why us? 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. For more details, contact Helen Tubb, Assistant Team Manager, at

helen.tubb@wiltshire.gov.uk

or call 01722 438155. This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Application deadline:

13/01/2025 Reference ID:

3585 Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £47,738.00-£50,247.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) SWE (required) Work Location: In person

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