Telford & Wrekin Council is currently looking for Social workers to join the Fostering team.
Job Purpose
* The postholder is a skilled, effective practitioner acting with autonomy in their day to day practice, managing a complex and varied caseload. In doing so the postholder will lead on complex assessments and provide evidence as necessary in court proceedings.
* The postholder requires in depth knowledge and skills in one or more fields of practice which have been developed through a formal post-qualifying training and development activity.
* Ability to work autonomously as sole or lead practitioner in their respective team or service.
* Established capability to integrate professional knowledge, the views of people using services and research/evaluation evidence routinely within their day to day practice.
* Ability to demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk while promoting enablement and self-determination.
* Develops their capability to integrate professional knowledge, the perspectives of people using services and research/evaluation evidence in their practice.
* They may undertake complex tasks such as chairing significant meetings, offering expert support and advice to Fostering Panel, producing high quality and more specialised assessments and reports for a range of functions, undertaking local peer audits of quality.
* They consistently model good practice, setting expectations for others.
* Knowledgeable in one or more specialist areas of practice and continuing to expand and consolidate knowledge to inform connections between specialisms and other settings or fields of practice.
* To contribute to the provision of good quality services which integrate government and local initiatives and guidance including Working Together to Safeguard Children, 2018 Child Protection Procedures Looked After Children legislation the Assessment Framework the Common Assessment Framework and relevant Fostering legislation and guidance.
* To be responsible for assessing and supervising a caseload of carers for children and young people ensuring legislative requirements are met.
Essential Requirements:
* Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
* At least 2 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
* Social Work England Registration
* Driving license and access to own vehicle
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Mayur Rabari at or call on 0114 700 3804
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond
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