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ACHIEVING FOR CHILDREN
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Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
Social Worker
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: Up to £40,728 |
Overview
Social Worker Salary - Up to £40,728 | Based in Kingston/ Twickenham | Permanent | 36 hours There’s never been a better time to join Achieving for Children (AfC), we were awarded OUTSTANDING in our October 2019 Kingston Ofsted inspection. We now want to support our services to continue to achieve and we need outstanding social workers to join us. We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate social workers who have the drive to make a positive difference to children’s lives. By recognising and championing strengths we know we can make a real difference. It’s a genuine team effort in AfC. That’s why we want talented people, like you, to join us and help create a brighter future for children and families. About the role All of our social work roles work in partnership with children, young people and those connected to them, in order to co-create plans that meet the identified need. The core activities for the Social Workers within the social care teams include: • Manage an agreed caseload of child and young people to safeguard and protect the welfare of young people • Complete work with families to identify needs and improve outcomes • Formulate care plans in partnership based on the child or young person's assessment of need • Prepare and maintain case records and other casework information About AfC We are a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Kingston, Richmond and Windsor & Maidenhead), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London. We are just 12 miles from central London, with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground, Tramlink and Thameslink trains. The borough also has a string of road links being located close to the A3 and with easy access to the M3 and M25. Our offices are located in the town centre just a few steps from the ancient market, thriving town centre and riverside, offering a wide range of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities; all making for a desirable place to live, work and socialise. To find out more about us click here. About you The role in one of our social care teams can be demanding and rewarding in equal measures. To succeed in this role you will need to be • A fantastic communicator • A resilient worker, able to work effectively in a team or on your own initiative, taking ownership and responsibility • Confident and competent with relevant statutory and regulatory framework and of an appropriate range of professional interventions. • A solution focused person with the ability to deal with sensitive issues About our benefits When you join AfC you will have access to: • Positive and supportive working environments - We have a highly supportive working environment in which managers are challenging and supporting in equal measures. • Positive work-life balance - Access to employee benefits and support forms part of our health and wellbeing offer. • A competitive salary and access to LA pension scheme - Our salaries are benchmarked against other local authorities. • A range of staff benefits and discounts managed via your own app - Staff can enjoy a wide range of discounts on sports and leisure activities and everyday shopping through AfC My Place. • Professional reflective supervision - Regular, high-quality reflective supervision which helps to build confidence is available to all. • Strong Management - A strong performance management culture, with an equally strong focus on practice learning is embedded across the organisation. • A fantastic learning and development offe r - A clearly set out and accessible learning and development pathway, offering an extensive range of training and learning opportunities are accessible for all. This includes funding for post qualifying courses. To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children click here. Start dates Achieving for Children have Fixed Start Dates, candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected. To apply If you would like more information about this role please see our Job Pack. Please apply online including a supporting statement addressing how you meet the criteria for this post detailing what skills, knowledge, experience and abilities you can bring to the role, as outlined in the Role Profile. (COVID-19) - information for job applicants Given the ongoing situation, we have not set a closing date for this job vacancy. We are unable to currently advise when interviews will be arranged. We feel that this is the correct and responsible decision to make in these exceptional circumstances in view of: • increased demand on the time of the council staff in response to the pandemic· • the need to support more vigilant public health measures. We appreciate that applicants will want further information. However, as this is an unprecedented situation, arrangements for undertaking these interviews will require careful consideration. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Achieving for Children is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.