Social Worker - MASH

Location

West Sussex | United Kingdom

Job description

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : County Hall North, West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL SOCIAL WORKERS ARE REQUIRED TO BE IN THE OFFICE FOR DUTY WEEKS
Pay rates from £32 – £35 per hour, depending on experience.

They need to be experienced workers with at least 2/3 years experience.
Front line – child protection work
Good assessment skills that are able to identify risk
Direct work with children to be able to identify their needs
Good multi agency working experience

LOCATION
County Hall North is in Horsham, a lovely town very close to the main shopping centre. It has some onsite parking, very close to the train station and a beautiful park. It also has a large open space with a canteen that serves light bites, teas and coffees.

WSCC SW TEAMS – BENEFITS
Currently planning the roll out of the Family Safeguarding model and starting to arrange training in motivational interviewing for our perm and agency staff.
Unfilled vacancy gap less than 5% so teams well staffed.
Required experience and skills
Key Skills:

1. Able to analyse and interpret information and data, prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision.
2. Able to work proactively as a member of the team to make accurate assessments of needs and negotiate and implement effective outcomes.
3. Able to work in partnership with carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.
4. Able to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format, including the ability to explain complicated information to others and use negotiation and persuasion skills to encourage others to adopt a course of action.
5. Able to recognise limits of own accountability and responsibility and seek appropriate support, advice and supervision.

Qualifications and/or experience:
• A recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body.
• Registration with the relevant professional registration body and maintaining registration with that body.
• Knowledge of theoretical Social Work concepts and practices, with demonstrable examples of dealing with complex issues, for example, attachment, impact of developmental trauma and child development.
• Experience of effectively coaching and supervising others, acting as practice role model and promoting exemplary practice.
• Experience of managing levels of risk within a caseload.

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Salary

£32 - £35 per hour