QSW Social Worker - Safeguarding & Family Support Team

Social Worker (Safeguarding and Family Support Service)
Slough Children First hold a proud reputation and are dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment for children in need. Their Safeguarding & Family Support Service plays a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of children and families.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:Undertaking Social Work on Allocated Cases:

• Produce outcome-based plans for allocated cases, considering the needs and risks to children and their families.
• Develop effective relationships with children, young people, and their families to enhance the impact of your work.
• Determine the level of service required, ensuring that written plans are agreed upon with the child or young person (CYP) and their families, reflecting their views.

Needs Assessment and Evidence-Based Practice:

• Utilise evidence-based practice to assess and meet the needs of children and families.
• Consider available resources, statutory responsibilities, and council policies and procedures when determining how needs will be addressed.

Individual Performance and Supervision:

• Maintain effective individual performance in line with national standards and performance indicators.
• Regularly receive supervision to support professional development.

Quality Assurance and Record Keeping:

• Participate in routine auditing activities to uphold the highest standards of social work practice and accurate record-keeping.
• Adhere to the requirements of the Quality Assurance Framework.

Equity and Inclusion:

• Address the needs of service users and carers from all communities.
• Pay close attention to equality issues in all aspects of your work.
• Ensure access to translation and interpretation services as necessary.

Financial Assessments and Resource Identification:

• Conduct financial assessments and determine contributions and levels of need or service.
• Collaborate with the Social Work Team Manager to identify necessary resources to promote child and family well-being.

Effective Partnerships:

• Develop and maintain working relationships with relevant partner agencies, including voluntary organisations, community groups, schools, police, health services, and other statutory agencies.
• Foster collaboration and coordination to enhance service delivery.

Accurate Record Keeping:

• Maintain, monitor, and review accurate records of all work undertaken.
• Utilise the Integrated Children's System comprehensively for recording information.

Person Specification:
Essential Criteria:

• Professional Social Work Degree or equivalent.
• Social Work England Registered.
• Enhanced DBS Check.
• Demonstrable post-graduate experience.
• Adherence to professional standards.
• Knowledge and Skills for Child and Family Social Workers (issued by DfE).
• The ability to write reports to a high standard.
• Understanding of the legal framework and assessment process for children and families.
• Experience with child protection procedures.

Desirable Criteria:

• Current UK driving licence.
• Access to own vehicle (insured for work purposes).
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant Social Work discipline.

If you embody qualities like being down-to-earth, honest, and approachable, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people!
What you need to do now
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