Social Work Practitioner-Safeguarding

Location Dudley
Salary £23.49 - £25.89 per hour
Discipline
We are looking to recruit motivated and enthusiastic and experienced Advanced Social Work Practitioners to become part of our Assessment Services. This is a new position, and we are seeking new applicants from outside of our existing staffing to complement our existing workforce. This is an exciting position that will allow the applicant to work within highly motivated teams to secure good outcomes for the most vulnerable and at-risk children and young people in Dudley.
Some of the key areas of focus for this position are:
• Ensuring high standard, quality social work practice
• Carrying a complex caseload
• Working effectively with children and families to secure good outcomes and ensure they are appropriately engaged
• Engaging multi-agency partners in the support and safeguarding of children and young people
• Embedding restorative practice
• Offering advice, guidance and knowledge to staff on areas such as practice and resources
We are looking for professionals who have a history of working within Assessments, Safeguarding and Court Teams to promote better outcomes for children and families.
As an Advanced Social Worker within the Assessment, Care Management or Court Service you can expect:
• A comprehensive learning and development package
• High quality professional supervision
• Supportive and collaborative team working
• Excellent progression opportunities
• A significantly streamlined IT system allowing more time away from admin and more time to work with children and their families.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.