Location : Darlington Borough Council
Pay Rate : 28.96
Team: Looked After Children Team
Role : Full Time
Darlington Borough Council's Looked After Children Team is seeking a dedicated and experienced Children's Social Worker to join our team. We are committed to providing high-quality support and advocacy for children in care, ensuring their safety, well-being, and positive outcomes.
About the Role and Responsibilities:
- Direct Support and Advocacy: Provide direct support and advocacy to children in care, ensuring their needs are met and they have access to the best possible care and support.
- Care Planning: Work collaboratively with children, their families, foster carers, and other professionals to create individualised care plans.
- Child-Centered Approach: Maintain a child-centered approach, ensuring children's voices are heard and their rights are respected.
- Building Positive Relationships: Promote positive relationships and build trust and stability for children in care.
- Supporting Children's Potential: Support children in care to achieve their full potential, by facilitating access to educational, social, and personal development opportunities.
- Caseload Management: Manage a caseload of children in care, ensuring their needs are met and they receive appropriate support.
- Collaboration with Agencies: Work closely with families, children, foster carers, and other agencies, such as schools and health services, to deliver effective and timely interventions.
- Accurate Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records and documentation, adhering to relevant legislation and guidelines.
- Team Contribution: Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the team's service delivery.
- Advocacy: Represent the needs of children in care, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are protected.
Key Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW, BA Hons in Social Work, or equivalent).
- Social Care England registration.
- Updated DBS check.
- Experience working with looked after children and their families.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance related to supporting children in care.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and advocacy skills.
- Ability to build rapport with children, families, and other professionals.
- Commitment to supporting children in care to achieve their full potential and live fulfilling lives.
We offer more than just a job; we offer a rewarding career path.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Free access to 100s of discounts on the Happi App
- Refer a friend and earn up to 300 (T&Cs apply)
- Nationwide Access to Exciting Social Care Opportunities
- Dedicated Consultant by Your Side
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
Ready to join our dedicated team and make a positive impact? Apply now.
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