Polaris Children's Services
Qualified Social Worker- Children's Services
Job Location
Bestwood Village, United Kingdom
Job Description
Qualified Social Worker- Children's Services
Contract type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £30,450 per annum
Contract term: Full time, 12 month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Mansfield working a hybrid model of 2 days per week in the office (Please note this is a community so although the office is based in Mansfield you need to be able to travel to the below locations.
Covering Locations: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire & Derby
Benefits: 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Enhanced Mileage, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
About Us
Polaris Children's Services are an established children's services provider that delivers innovative and outcomes-based services, offering real value and building brighter futures for as many children, young people and families as possible.
Working across Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Derby, we provide a family preservation service, aiming to reunify and divert children and young people from the edge of care.
Requirements
Please note this a community role and you will need to be able to travel to Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Derby.
The office base is in Mansfield and there will be an expectation of hybrid working (a combination of working in the office, community visits and homebased working).
Holds a Social Work qualification recognised by Social Work England or equivalent body
Proven experience of working with children, young people and their families (including foster parents) with complex and multiple needs, including child protection issues
A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services and fostering as well as publications which inform current thinking regarding good practice and the safeguarding of children and young people
Ability to work effectively in partnership with Local Authorities and partner agenciesResponsibilities
Hold case responsibility, oversee and support the delivery of intervention services to children, young people and families programme working in a way which promotes equality, diversity and rights for all individual associated with the service
Respond to referrals or service requests from Local Authority partners
Implement, monitor and review service plans relating to the assessed needs of children, young people and their families, in partnership with other agencies
Refer children, young people and their families to appropriate specialist or universal services in order that their needs are met
Contribution to provision of regular returns/contract monitoring reports to the customer
Support the Service Manager in the delivery of the Key Performance Indicators for the servicePolaris Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris Children's Services. Polaris Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
INDCOMHP
Location: Bestwood Village, GB
Posted Date: 11/3/2024
Contract type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £30,450 per annum
Contract term: Full time, 12 month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Mansfield working a hybrid model of 2 days per week in the office (Please note this is a community so although the office is based in Mansfield you need to be able to travel to the below locations.
Covering Locations: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire & Derby
Benefits: 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Enhanced Mileage, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
About Us
Polaris Children's Services are an established children's services provider that delivers innovative and outcomes-based services, offering real value and building brighter futures for as many children, young people and families as possible.
Working across Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Derby, we provide a family preservation service, aiming to reunify and divert children and young people from the edge of care.
Requirements
Please note this a community role and you will need to be able to travel to Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Derby.
The office base is in Mansfield and there will be an expectation of hybrid working (a combination of working in the office, community visits and homebased working).
Holds a Social Work qualification recognised by Social Work England or equivalent body
Proven experience of working with children, young people and their families (including foster parents) with complex and multiple needs, including child protection issues
A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services and fostering as well as publications which inform current thinking regarding good practice and the safeguarding of children and young people
Ability to work effectively in partnership with Local Authorities and partner agenciesResponsibilities
Hold case responsibility, oversee and support the delivery of intervention services to children, young people and families programme working in a way which promotes equality, diversity and rights for all individual associated with the service
Respond to referrals or service requests from Local Authority partners
Implement, monitor and review service plans relating to the assessed needs of children, young people and their families, in partnership with other agencies
Refer children, young people and their families to appropriate specialist or universal services in order that their needs are met
Contribution to provision of regular returns/contract monitoring reports to the customer
Support the Service Manager in the delivery of the Key Performance Indicators for the servicePolaris Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris Children's Services. Polaris Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
INDCOMHP
Location: Bestwood Village, GB
Posted Date: 11/3/2024
Contact Information
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