R2R103649 Social Worker C-SPOC (Childrens Single Point of Contact) (MASH) Permanent
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Job Location:
Southend on Sea - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Your New Organisation
Children Services - OFSTED RATING 2024 GOOD
Many workers have chosen to both live and work in Southend. They have seen positive cultural changes in the organisation and describe Southend as not just being a good place to live but now also a good place to work.
Social workers speak with warmth and knowledge about the children and families they support
CPD
The training and development offered in Southend is comprehensive and equips staff effectively to deliver their work with children and families.
LEADERS INPUT
Leaders understand their local communities and have used this knowledge strategically and effectively to meet childrens needs
Our vision isA Southend Where All Children Achieve Success. By joining Southend City Council as a Social Worker you will be key in making our vision a reality for all children. You will be joining a service where we demonstrate with pride that:
- All paths lead back to the child.
- We spend time getting to know each child and their story.
- We do what we say were going to do.
- We work with the whole family.
- No matter what we aim to make things better.
You will provide support to work to the highest standard using our model of practice Restorative Practice to deliver the vision. You will access a professional social work development offer that has been designed by social workers whatever stage you are at in your career. You will be given regular restorative supervision and separate supervision focussing on development and evidencing your SWE registration. We want everyone to take the lead in an area of interest for your team and you will explore this with your line manager.
Please click the link below to find more information on Southend City Councils Childrens Services and to peruse our current vacancies:
Your new role
Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time permanent Childrens Single Point of Contact (C-SPOC) Team (formally MASH) experienced Social Worker.
The team shares information with every agency and make assessments and decisions to safeguard vulnerable children and young people effectively.
You will help the team make faster more coordinated and consistent responses to safeguarding concerns. Have a clear process for the professional or member of the public raising a concern and work closely with partnerships with clear accountability and improved multi-agency communications.
You will provide a professional and comprehensive casework to a caseload of children and young people ensuring the highest of professional standards and good overall knowledge of relevant legislation regulations and practice methods. You will identify children in need of protection and effectively safeguard them by investigating evaluating and analysing information on cases demonstrating clarity of assessment reliability of information. Evidence conclusions and realistic action plans ensuring adequate recording that evidences practice.
Hybrid working opportunities are available. However you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2-3 days a week.
What youll need to succeed
To be successful in this position you must be able to work in the UK have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.
You must have working knowledge of C-SPOC/MASH child protection looked after children and associated child in need social work practice issues. As well as knowledge of methods of social work intervention relevant legislation regulations guidance & policy issues
What youll get in return
When joining the council you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the Why Work For Us tab.
What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role please click apply online to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
If you would like a copy the Job Description please Click here
If you are wanting further information that isnt in the JD please contact Nathalie
Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.
All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.
The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications regardless of race sex disability sexual orientation gender reassignment marital or civil partner status pregnancy or maternity age or religion or belief.
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
