Social Worker (Senior Practitioner Childrens)

Location Swindon
Salary £33.01 - £35.20 per hour
Discipline
Knowledge of methods of social work intervention. In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, guidance and policies. Knowledge and understanding of the framework for the assessments of children in need and their families. Contemporary knowledge of social work applications, i.e. attachment theory, enabling change, parenting and kinship assessments, behaviour and behaviour management. Swindon Vision and Priorities: By 2030, Swindon will have all of the positive characteristics of a British city with one of the UK’s most successful economies; a low-carbon environment with compelling cultural, retail and leisure opportunities and excellent infrastructure. It will be a model of well managed housing growth which supports and improves new and existing communities. Swindon will be physically transformed with existing heritage and landmarks complemented by new ones that people who live, work and visit here will recognise and admire. It will remain, at heart, a place of fairness and opportunity where people can aspire to and achieve prosperity, supported by strong civic and community leadership. Our Priorities and Pledges can be found at https://www.swindon.gov.uk/vision