Social Worker - MASH
- Annual Salary: £37,938 - £39,513
- Location: Gloucester
- Job Type: Permanent
- Closing Date: 10/11/2024
Join Gloucestershire County Council in a vital role within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). We are seeking an experienced Social Workers to enhance our team, dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of children and families in Gloucestershire.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Work closely with children, young people, and their families, as well as other staff within the service function and partner agencies, to provide support and protection.
- Promote a range of services which carry out statutory duties as required by legislation and guidance.
- Assess the needs of children, young people, and families to plan and implement suitable multi-agency interventions and service provisions to meet needs and review outcomes.
- Build positive relationships through direct work to ensure that the voices, wishes, and feelings of children and their families are heard.
- Prepare high-quality reports for relevant meetings and present them to a variety of other professionals.
- Update and maintain high-quality case files on LiquidLogic, ensuring all key information about the child's circumstances and plans are recorded within timescales.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Social Work England registration.
- Recognised qualification in Social Work.
- Passed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
- Significant experience of working with children, young people, and families in a social care setting.
- Experience of child protection and statutory childcare.
- Knowledge of all relevant legislation and guidance.
- Effective assessment skills relating to work with children and families.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Full driving licence and willingness to drive.
- DBS clearance.
Benefits:
- Annual retention payment of £2,000.
- Flexible and agile working opportunities.
- 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years of continuous service.
- Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year.
- Family-friendly policies and benefits.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- In-house Occupational Health service.
- Employee discount scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Salary sacrifice green car scheme.
- Career development and qualification opportunities through our Social Work Academy.
- Paid SWE registration renewal.
To apply for this Social Worker position, please submit your CV