Social Worker - Children in Care
Location | Guernsey |
Salary: | £47,953 - £55,547 per annum |
Contact name: | Keir Turnbull |
Contact email: | k.turnbull@sanctuarypersonnel.com |
Job ref: | 196754 |
Published: | over 1 year ago |
States of Guernsey has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Children in Care Team to work on a full-time basis.
The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is between Grade: EGIII - £47,953 - £51,057 or EGIV - £52,610 - £55,547 per annum
Relocation: One-off payment of £5000 for relocation to Bailiwick of Guernsey (t&cs).
Rent: The level of rent allowance payable will be equal to the amount that the tenant is paying less a minimum qualifying rental charge of £185.00 per week, up to a maximum of £260.00 per week. (more information available on request).
Main duties:
To hold a caseload of Children in Care where decisions have been made about permanence, ensuring appropriate care planning is in place and that the cases are reviewed within appropriate timescales.
To case manage a number of care requirements which will be reviewed on an annual basis by CYCT.
To attend court and CYCT, prepare reports and to represent Children and Family Community Services, both orally and in writing in an appropriate manner at all times.
To attend strategy meetings and undertake child protection investigations when these occur on active cases.
To participate in a duty rota to provide an emergency service out of hours and also when in the work setting.
Requirements of this Social Worker job:
A Social Work Qualification or equivalent.
Social Work England registered.
A minimum of one year’s post qualification experience in a formal social work setting.
Knowledge and understanding of legislation that affects young people and their families and a good knowledge of childcare practices relating to children in care.
Ability to develop positive working relationships and work in partnership with young people, their families, carers and other professionals.
Resilience and ability to cope in stressful situations.
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