Location : Gateshead Council
Pay Rate : £28.96
Team: Looked After Children Team
Role : Full Time
Gateshead Council's Looked After Children Team is seeking a dedicated and experienced Children's Social Worker to join our team. We are committed to ensuring the wellbeing and positive outcomes for children in care.
About the Role and Responsibilities:
... - Championing the Needs of Looked After Children: Provide direct support and advocacy to children in care, ensuring their needs are met and they have access to the best possible care and support.
- Developing Individualized Care Plans: Work collaboratively with children, their families, foster carers, and other professionals to create individualised care plans.
- Maintaining a Child-Centered Approach: Ensure children's voices are heard and their rights are respected.
- Promoting Positive Relationships: Build trusting and stable relationships with children in care and their foster families.
- Supporting Achievement: Promote positive relationships, and support children in care to achieve their full potential by accessing educational, social, and personal development opportunities.
- Managing Caseloads: Manage a caseload of children in care, ensuring their needs are met and they receive appropriate support.
- Collaborative Practice: Work closely with families, children, foster carers, and other professionals, including schools, health services, and the police, to deliver effective and timely interventions.
- Maintaining Accurate Records: Maintain accurate records and documentation, adhering to relevant legislation and guidelines.
- Contributing to Team Development: Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the team's service delivery.
- Advocating for Children: Represent the needs of children in care, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are protected.
Key Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW, BA Hons in Social Work, or equivalent).
- Social Care England registration.
- Updated DBS check.
- Experience working with looked after children and their families, particularly those in foster care.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance related to supporting looked after children.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing demands.
- Commitment to child-centered practice and a commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable children and families.
We offer more than just a job; we offer a rewarding career path.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Free access to 100s of discounts on the Happi App
- Refer a friend and earn up to £300 (T&Cs apply)
- Nationwide Access to Exciting Social Care Opportunities
- Dedicated Consultant by Your Side
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
Ready to join our dedicated team and make a positive impact? Apply now!
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