QSW Referral and Assessment Team

Social Worker Referral and Assessment Team

Your new role
To discharge the authority's responsibilities under the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation with respect to children in need, particularly those in need of protection and those looked after by the authority.
The Referral and Assessment Service benefits from a Group Manager overseeing the Team Managers and another Group Manager supporting practice Development. The service undertakes the assessments of all new families. All assessments are reviewed at 10 days for progress and 95% are completed within 45 days. We are conscious of transfer points for families whose children become a Child in Need or a Child Subject to a Child Protection Plan and will be reviewed in 2024.
What you'll need to succeedSkills:
The ability to work within a framework of legislation, guidance, divisional policies and procedures and accountability to senior officers.
The ability to relate effectively to children, parents and carers, many of whom may be under stress.

The ability to work as a team member and to form professional partnerships with other staff within the Department, colleagues from other agencies, foster carers and residential workers and health and education professionals. This will include an ability to embrace the 'Every Child Matters' integration agenda whilst also remaining aware of the roles and responsibilities of others and promoting a positive image of the division and department.

Skills in assessing and analysing situations and in formulating, implementing and reviewing, alongside service users, appropriate intervention programmes.

Skills in communicating clearly orally and in writing, including an ability to maintain concise case records, including Looked After Children documentation, and to produce reports for case conferences, courts and other bodies.

The ability to manage working time effectively in order to meet both professional priorities and administrative requirements.

Demonstrate appropriate understanding, knowledge and skills in valuing diversity

Knowledge:Knowledge of the Children Act 1989, the 2004 Children's Act Amendment and other relevant legislation, regulations and guidance such as a new assessment framework.Knowledge of the range of services which are available to children and families, and of the organisational framework within which they are provided.

Knowledge of child development and of family functioning and dynamics.

Knowledge of methods of social work intervention.

Experience:
Experience of children and families social work within a statutory, voluntary or independent sector organisation (experience as a student is acceptable).
In order to be appointed to Level 3 relevant post qualification experience of a range of casework is required. This must include proven assessment skills and experience of a range of social work interventions. Experience of children and families social work within a statutory, voluntary or independent sector organisation (experience as a student is acceptable).
In order to be appointed to Level 3 relevant post qualification experience of a range of casework is required. This must include proven assessment skills and experience of a range of social work interventions.
Key Requirements

Must have a clean full UK Driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Must have completed your ASYE

Social Work Degree required

SWE Registered.

Must have relevant UK experience.

Be willing and passionate about a career in Social Work!

Benefits of permanentroles?

Stabilise your career - there are lots of opportunities for career progression and development opportunity to move in house to various teams.

Competitive salaries (based on exp.) and excellent company benefits.

CPD.

Able to provide sponsorship

Huge opportunity for newly qualified social workers on completion of your ASYE!

Supportive and very knowledgeable teams that offer ongoing support, with stable senior teams.

What you'll get in returnBenefits:

• Golden Hello & Annual Retention Allowance
• 30 days Annual Leave
• Free Car Parking at Bromley Civic Centre
• The ability to claim more on mileage
• Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for successful candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area
• A range of discounts at local retailers
• The opportunity to participate in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent training and career development pathways

The Bromley Promise:

• Manageable caseloads for every Social Worker
• Dedicated time for reflective supervision
• Small Cluster teams with one team manager supervising four Social Workers
• Two-week protected induction programme
• Excellent Learning and development opportunities with bespoke training for every social worker
• Social Workers and team managers have easy and regular access to the leadership team benefits.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #