Children's Social Worker - FAST

Our client North Yorkshire council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Family safeguarding team.

Job Purpose:

Hold and manage a caseload including Children in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children as allocated by the Team Manager or Assistant Team Manager. The post holder will do this by undertaking assessments, formulating, monitoring and managing plans for children with multi agency partners to ensure good, timely outcomes for children.

Operational management:

Manage and prioritise cases as allocated by the line manager
Assess children and their family's needs and make appropriate recommendations for services to achieve agreed outcomes
Participate in the allocation of cases and accept cases allocated by the Team Manager commensurate with your level of experience.
Liaise with other agency professionals as necessary to fulfil the Directorates statutory duties and achieve best outcomes for children.
Fully engage in supervision and performance appraisal
Maintain good case records, write reports as required in line with departmental standards. Give evidence in court in relation to care or other proceedings.Partnerships:

Have a commitment to shared values and the common purpose of developing a culture of interagency working; including statutory bodies, third and private sector organisations
Ensure multi agency engagement in all assessment and planning processes
Plan and commission services and support for children, young people and their families.
Liaise with colleagues in own and other departments and external agencies in order to gather information relevant to assessment and care planning activities: organise and chair meetings as required.
Work with individuals or groups to develop individual potential.
Understand and support the role and value of families and carers as partners in supporting their children to achieve positive outcomes
Ensure all interventions serve to improve outcomes for childrenBenefits of working with Remedy

A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

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Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed