Social Worker - Level 2 - Children

Description

Our local government clients in Lincolnshire require a Social Worker - Level 2 - Children to deliver high-quality social work interventions that safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The role ensures that services are provided in a timely, effective, and child-centred manner in line with statutory responsibilities and the practice model.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Manage a caseload of children and families, including complex cases, ensuring assessments, plans, and reviews are completed to a high standard. Cases will be held from the point of allocation through care proceedings (should that be the outcome for the child/family). Provide professional advice and support to colleagues and partner agencies, contributing to multi-agency decision-making and planning. Represent the organisation in legal proceedings, preparing reports and attending court as required. Participate in team and service development initiatives, including mentoring less experienced staff and contributing to training. Keep up to date with legislation, policy, and best practice to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in service delivery. Maintain accurate and timely records using the case management systems.

Qualification – Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
• Social Work Degree or Equivalent Qualification
• Registration with Social Work England (SWE
• Advanced Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and CRM.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.

• Undertake statutory assessments under the Children Act and other relevant legislation.
• Up-to-date professional and technical expertise in relation to children
• Develop and implement child protection and care plans in collaboration with families and professionals.
• Attend and contribute to child protection conferences, strategy meetings, and court proceedings.
• Experience of direct work with children, assessing need and risk
• Provide written and verbal reports to inform decision-making at all levels.
• Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of proposed and actual legislation, statutory regulations and Government guidance and standards relevant to children
• Engage in reflective supervision and continuous professional development.
• Promote the use of the Signs of Safety framework in all aspects of practice.
• Comply with policies and procedures, including safeguarding and data protection.
• Flexible working, including occasional evening meetings or visits
• The team operates a 3-week rolling duty rota, spending one whole week in the office each week over three weeks. During the 2 weeks not on duty, it is expected that the worker will be in the office for at least two full working days each week.

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 5 Years References
• Enhanced DBS & barred list check (Adult)
• A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public sector provider, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.