Shared Services Partnership
- Location:
- London City and West End, London, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Type:
- Permanent
- Main Industry:
- Search Information Technology Jobs
- Other Industries & Skills:
- Health, Nursing & Social Services Manufacturing
- Advertiser:
- Shared Services Partnership
- Job ID:
- 130728000
- Posted On:
- 28 June 2024
Job Summary:
Salary range: £49,854 – £56,565 per annum
Work location: London
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Temporary up to 24 months
Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check
Closing date: 16th July 2024
Interview date: 31st July 2024
About Us:
Help us give families and vulnerable children the support they need.
At the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, we are focused on putting our residents and local businesses at the heart of every decision. From the policy decisions that we’re making through to the services that we are delivering, it is vital that we put the needs of our community first. We want to give everyone a great quality of life, with access to a comfortable home, sustainable and desirable employment options, and the chance to live and work in a healthy and safe environment. And our social work teams play a vital role in achieving all of these goals.
The Role:
As a member of a dedicated local social work team (based in Malton Road Hub), you will find a fantastically collaborative team spirit awaits you. Together, you will deliver high-quality social work services to the children and families in the area who need them most. As you handle your own complex and challenging caseload using a variety of techniques, you will effectively manage risks and plan interventions for vulnerable children. Leadership is a key part of your work, too. That means being a crucial source of support to our less experienced team members, modelling expert practice and providing guidance where needed. This extends to coaching and developing newly qualified social workers. Beyond this, you will represent the team at departmental and inter-agency meetings, contribute to our quality assurance initiatives and help us develop our practices even further through your own research.
Please refer to the
Job Description for more information
About You:
This role requires a great deal of sensitivity and interpersonal skills, especially as it involved working closely with vulnerable children. You will therefore need post-qualification experience in children and families social work. This should include working with looked-after children as well as children who have child protection plans. Together with this, you should have a comprehensive understanding of child abuse, neglect, discrimination, relevant legislation and court proceedings. In terms of leadership qualities, you might have some experience of student supervision. A Dip SW qualification (or equivalent) is essential, along with Social Work England registration.
Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description. CV’s alone will not be considered for this role.
Application process
Please do not upload any documents, including CVs/Covering Letters or supporting statements, as these documents will not be reviewed and could result in your application not being shortlisted.
You should describe how you meet the person specification requirements for the position you are applying for in Section G of the application form.
Additional information:
The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
We make sure all our staff are vetted to a high standard by conducting pre-employment checks to assess and assure the trustworthiness, integrity, and ability of prospective employees. This includes validating identity, right to work in the UK, qualifications (where applicable), work history (including the investigation of gaps) and referencing. They may also involve criminal record checks (UK and overseas).
We promote equality, welcome diverse applicants, and ensure inclusivity in our recruitment and selection process.
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Information about the safeguarding of children and support for families: rbkc.gov.uk/children-and-education/safeguarding-children
Information about protecting and safeguarding yourself and others from abuse and neglect: rbkc.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/safeguarding-adults
We do not accept speculative CVs.
If you have any queries, please contact: recruitmentrbkc.gov.uk
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