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Salary – £39,500-£42,500
Full time

Job Details:

This will be a busy and challenging role and therefore you will have commitment and dedication to providing high quality support to family and staff in line with Ofsted regulations. You will also be required to have excellent safeguarding standards and a strong ethos of providing effective support to families to achieve positive outcomes.

As the Social Work Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager and the Assistant Manager, deputising in their absence. You will have responsibility for staff management and supervision, for the Social Work staff, which will include overall quality assurance of parenting assessments. You will also have responsibility for the progression and quality of all the final parenting assessments, that are submitted to the local authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing and supervising an established social work team alongside the Registered Manager of the Family Centre, quality assuring all reports and overseeing social work practice and decision making.

• To lead the team, sharing social work knowledge and skills in completing holistic and individualised assessments.
• Effective assessment skills relating to work with children and families.
• To liaise with professionals and represent the organisation to prospective referrers including Local Authorities, Solicitors, Guardians and Courts.
• To monitor and evaluate all aspects of the work with families to ensure quality performance in compliance with policies and procedures.
• To assist and support the Registered Manager and Assistant Manager in the day to day running of the centre, this will mean being part of the on-call system.
• Understand, manage and carry out risk assessments.
• To actively promote the Twenty-Four-Seven commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults at a level appropriate to this group.
• To help create and develop a safe, structured, learning environment which is based on the values and standards of Twenty-Four-Seven.
• To look for opportunities to improve existing practices.
• To establish and maintain appropriate liaisons with other professionals.
• To ensure a high standard of Social Work practice.
• To ensure and promote good standard of childcare and general house management.
• To work with the management team to ensure safer recruitment protocols.
• To keep abreast of current legislation, guidance, research and theory and protocols which informs our work.
• To work within the framework for the assessment of children in need and their families.
• Teaching parenting skills and practices.
• To monitor and evaluate the effects of any such intervention on a child’s emotional and physical wellbeing

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Requirements:

• A Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• A minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience; and have worked in a children’s social work-related role and /or child social care, such as an Assessment Team or Looked After Children’s Team.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding, assessment, and risk management and established experience of completing parenting capacity and holistic whole family assessments.
• Have a secure knowledge of childcare law, government guidance and current social work theory and research.
• At least 2 years in a role supervising and managing staff.
• Experience of partnership working with families and external agencies.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively in complex or challenging situations with families.
• Have excellent report writing skills, and the ability to effectively manage your own workload.
• You must have experience of quality assuring and overseeing robust assessment and finalising the assessment process, making decisive evidence-based recommendations with the support of the assessment team.
• Ability to work with staff and managers at all levels and communicate clearly and effectively.
• Have an approach that is reflective, professional, and creative.

Preferable Skills and Knowledge:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, or a willingness to work towards achieving this qualification.
• Experience of Parenting Assessment Manual (PAM’s) or Parent Assess approach for assessing parents.
• Practice Educator Program qualification and experience of student placements.
• Experience of Ofsted Inspections and relevant frameworks.

What can we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Regular supervision
• Career progression
• Training opportunities

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee mentoring programme
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Matching gift scheme
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Some on call duties

To apply for this position please complete and submit the form below and we will be in touch soon.

Salary – £22,464 pa pro rata with real potential for progression
Full time / Part time and waking nights available

What we need from you:

• Resilient, self-motivated people who believe they are able to undertake objective parenting assessments based on detailed observations of children and their families, within a residential setting, and to be able to maintain accurate and detailed records of observations
• Ideally have Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years’ experience of working with parents and children, or the ability to demonstrate transferable skills, knowledge and experience
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts including weekends e.g. 08.00 – 16.00, 10.00 – 18.00, 15.00 – 23.00 sleep-in shift

What we offer in return:

• The chance to work for a service that has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in four consecutive inspections
• An annual training plan which affords staff the opportunity to pursue specialist training to ensure job enrichment as well as a clear progression path to promotion
• A workplace culture that promotes and supports the health and wellbeing of all staff
• A supportive management team and a clear Mission Statement which sets out our values and philosophy
• A thorough induction, providing an outline of the organisation, the policies and
  the role staff are expected to play
• The opportunity to study for Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Applications with experience of undertaking parenting assessments preferred but will also consider applicants with transferable skills.

To apply for this position please complete and submit the form below and we will be in touch soon.

Salary – £22,298 pa pro rata with real potential for progression
Full time (40hrs) / Part time (24 or 32hrs) based in Barnsley and Wombwell.

What we need from you:

• Resilient, self-motivated people, who can build effective working relationships with service users aged sixteen plus, to enable them to achieve positive outcomes
• The ability to complete direct work and maintain accurate and detailed records
• Ideally have Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years’ experience of working with children, young people and families, or the ability to demonstrate transferable skills, knowledge and experience
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts including weekends e.g. 08.00 – 16.00, 10.00 – 18.00, 15.00 – 23.00 sleep-in shift

What we offer in return:

• The chance to work for a growing service with an annual training plan which affords staff the opportunity to pursue specialist training to ensure job enrichment as well as a clear progression path to promotion
• A workplace culture that promotes and supports the health and wellbeing of all staff
• A supportive management team and a clear Mission Statement which sets out our values and philosophy
• A thorough induction, providing an outline of the organisation, the policies and
  the role staff are expected to play

• The opportunity to study for an appropriate Level 3 qualification

Preferred: Applications with experience of undertaking direct support work however, we will also consider applicants with transferable skills.

To apply for this position please complete and submit the form below and we will be in touch soon.

Hours: 1 x 40 hours (with on-call responsibilities performed on a rota basis)

Pay: From £34,500.00 per year

We are looking for someone with the drive and ambition to offer the best experience to parents and their children when undertaking parenting assessments. You will be a qualified and experienced social worker who is able to work as part of a team to support parents to develop the skills to live independently while ensuring that the needs of babies/children are being promoted and that their safety and wellbeing is being upheld. We are looking for someone with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience of working within statutory child care work, as well as experience of giving evidence in court, carrying out parenting assessments and experience of multi-agency working.

Twenty Four Seven offers a warm and nurturing environment and a friendly culture. We put the health and wellbeing of our staff at the heart of what we do, and offer clear progression and training opportunities, a company pension and paid breaks.

Our Parenting Assessments are individually tailored according to the needs of the family, with a focus upon ‘the Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families’ and the parents’ ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of their child. The wellbeing of the children is our primary focus, ensuring that the baby or child’s needs are met at all times.

The purpose of the Social Worker role:

1. To undertake Parenting Assessments on a residential basis, and when required on a day and community basis;

2. To ensure that the needs of babies/children are being promoted and that their safety and wellbeing is being upheld;

3. To work as part of a Team in supporting Parents in developing the skills to parent successfully and live independently;

4. To coordinate placements/assessments and exit plans, as well as detailed plans of work for each family on your caseload.

5. To write reports and attend Court as required, ensuring the contribution of the team is incorporated;

6. To plan and undertake direct work with children and families as required, considering and analysing information to include in reports ad assessments.

7. To organise placement review meetings, and chair and minute the meetings. Attend Lac Reviews, Core Group meetings and CP meetings as required.

8. To liaise with Local Authority Social Workers, Children’s Guardians and solicitors;

9. To liaise with families, other professionals and agencies as required;

10. To support the Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Service;

11. To act as a consultant to other Staff Members;

12. To ensure that the Residential Family Centre regulations and National Minimum Standards and organisational policies and procedures are implemented.

We are looking for:

1. Skills, knowledge, abilities:

1.1 Knowledge and understanding of the Assessment Framework, and the ability to carry out and contribute to complex parenting assessments;

1.2 Knowledge of Parenting skills and strategies, and the abilities to support Parents in delivering these;

1.3 Understanding and knowledge of the needs of Young Parents or Parents-to-be;

1.4 Understanding and knowledge of some of the difficulties that may impair parenting abilities, such as learning difficulties, experience of care, mental health, substance misuse, and abilities to support parents in addressing difficulties.

1.5 Expertise and understanding of child development and attachment theory;

1.6 Expertise and understanding of child protection;

1.7 Effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage, and communicate effectively with Parents and Young children; alongside a kind, epithetic nature.

1.8 Excellent written skills, and presentation in order to present a positive professional image of the organisation;

1.9 Good IT skills and the ability to produce accurate reports and records;

1.10 The ability to undertake research and contribute to the ongoing development of the service;

1.11 The ability to undertake group work;

1.12 The ability to demonstrate initiative, develop ideas and plan, deliver and evaluate effective work with families;

1.13 The ability to advocate and work closely with other professionals, families and agencies on behalf of Families;

1.14 Knowledge of the agencies and bodies involved in the provision of services for families and the ability to be part of multi-agency working;

1.15 The ability to work in a non-discriminatory way and with respect and positive regard for families and colleagues;

1.16 Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and guidance;

1.17 Ability to maintain health and safety at work;

1.18 Understanding and knowledge of team working and group dynamics, and the ability to work as a team member;

1.19 Ability to give appropriate guidance and support to colleagues through discussions and team working, acting in a consultant role in relation to aspects of direct work;

2. Experience:

2.1 Minimum of 2 years relevant experience of working within statutory child care work;

2.2 Experience of giving evidence in Court for care proceedings

2.3 Experience of carrying out in-depth parenting assessments;

2.4 Experience of undertaking direct work with individuals and in undertaking group work;

2.5 Experience of multi-agency, multi-professional working;

3. Qualifications and Training:

Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW or equivalent), and preferably post qualifying award.

4. Other:

4.1. Social Work England registration, and a commitment to ensure continued registration;

4.2. A willingness to work flexibly including occasional evenings, and weekends if required; taking part in the on call rota.

4.3. A commitment to being involved in, and ensuring a high quality service is provided at all times;

4.2 A commitment to Continuous Professional Development and life-long learning;

4.3 A commitment to providing a positive role model to Parents and colleagues;

4.4 A current Driving Licence and the use of a car, or an ability to travel;

4.5 A satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure;

 

Benefits of working for Twenty Four-Seven

We can offer:

• The chance to work for a service that has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in four consecutive inspections;
• An accessible, supportive management team and a clear Mission Statement which sets out our values and philosophy;
• A thorough induction, providing an outline of the organisation, the policies and the role staff are expected to play;
• An annual training plan which affords staff the opportunity to pursue specialist training to ensure job enrichment;
• The opportunity for ongoing training and CPD opportunities.
• A workplace culture that promotes and supports the health and wellbeing of all staff.
• A clear progression path to promotion within the company; regular supervision sessions to assist development.
• Work within a supportive, friendly and nurturing team;
• Company pension;
• Paid breaks;

As a support worker, your primarily role is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children at all times. You will work as part of a team assessing parenting abilities and supporting parents to develop their life skills.

This will include undertaking sessions with parents and writing detailed records of observations, work undertaken, and reports.

To succeed in the role, you will have a good understanding and knowledge of the skills required for parenting, as well as both child development and child protection.

You’ll be a great communicator who can build relationships with parents, young children, professionals, and those involved in implementing plans for their future. It is also important that you have knowledge of legislation, regulations and guidance, as well as bodies and agencies involved in the provision of support services for families.

We are looking for a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in working with families, including experiences of:

• Involvement in parenting assessments
• Implementing Care Plans/Pathway Plans
• Working as part of a team and on own initiative
• Multi-agency, multi-professional working;

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