Role : Assessment and Intervention Social Worker Salary : £33.30ph umb Location : Sandwell Childrens Trust Job Type : Temp Shifts : Mon – Fri, 37 hours a week
About the Role:
As a Social Worker, you will provide essential support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges. You”ll assess needs, develop care plans, and work alongside multidisciplinary teams to safeguard vulnerable people and improve their quality of life. This is a highly rewarding role where you will directly impact the wellbeing and safety of those you support As a Social Worker working in one of the Assessment andamp; Intervention Teams you will: Respond to the needs of children through s47 child protection investigations or through s17 child in need single assessments; Play a pivotal role in developing effective relationships with children and their families to identify their needs and work with families to help develop plans to achieve change; Ensure that the voice of the child is at the centre of your work and use a range of direct work tools to evidence the child”s voice in your assessments and plans. Based in a locality model with a focus on good quality assessments and dynamic planning which deliver timely evidence-based interventions and the progress of pre-proceedings/care proceedings through to permanency planning, this service will strengthen partnership working with families in local communities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conduct detailed assessments and risk evaluations for service users.
- Develop, implement, and review tailored support plans.
- Ensure the protection of vulnerable children and adults.
- Support clients to access healthcare, housing, benefits, and community resources.
- Partner with healthcare professionals, local authorities, and voluntary organisations.
- Maintain accurate and timely case notes in compliance with professional standards.
About you:
- You will need to have a recognised professional Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England
- Have completed your ASYE programme
- Have a good level of experience of working in a children and families setting
- Have a good knowledge of minimum standards and be able to achieve our expectation for promoting change in family life
- Be able to demonstrate the ability to analyse information and make informed decisions
- Good knowledge of child development.
Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong case management and problem-solving ability.
- Resilience and empathy when working with complex cases.
- Collaborative Mindset: A proactive team player who values safeguarding and empowerment.
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