Job Title: Advanced Social Worker
Post Number: 201240
Grade: PO4/PO5
Directorate: Children’s and Adult Services Service: SISP Team (Specialist Intensive Support Programme)
Reports to: Clinical Team Manager
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
1. To take the lead social work role in this highly regarded and supportive and child focused multidisciplinary team
2. To undertake specialist parenting assessments in care proceedings or under pre proceedings in line with the public law outline (PLO) incorporating relevant theory and up-to-date research.
3. To undertake clinical/therapeutic interventions with families and their children who are subject to a child protection plan and at risk of becoming Looked After or supporting rehabilitation of children from care.
4. To attend the SISP’s weekly systemic group supervision and sharing professional perspective/case analysis, as part of live clinical case discussions.
5. To offer professional consultation to social workers from the wider service
6. To provide monthly one to one supervision to family support team member
7. To take a lead and contribute to the ongoing development of the team’s systemic knowledge and practices.
8. To have a sound knowledge and professional experience of working with diverse faith, cultural and ethnic communities.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. To be a qualified social worker, with a minimum of three years practice experience in safeguarding/child protection
2. To demonstrate a good level of social work knowledge and understanding of reflective practice
3. Sound knowledge and experience of family court work, including the underpinning legal framework, report writing and giving oral evidence.
4. Ability to consistently provide high-quality, comprehensive, and analytical court reports, in accordance with court’s timeframe and deadlines.
5. Additional post qualifying clinical experience in areas such as attachment, risk, domestic abuse, substance misuse and/or specialism in a particular theoretical model, such as psychodynamic, systemic, or psychoanalytical.
6. Direct experience and/or sound professional knowledge of working as part of amultidisciplinary team.
7. To develop and maintain SISP records and systems to ensure that appropriate management information is provided and made accessible to the senior management team.
These are the values that drive us:
Lead with heartWe’re here for the people of Hounslow. We work together with them and for them with care and compassion, with patience and in partnership. We put ourselves in other’s shoes, remembering that every person is different, and every interaction is a real moment in their lives. We always feel first.
Do newWe need to do things differently if we’re going to help Hounslow people thrive in the future. Hard work is important but it’s not enough on its own. We need to challenge ourselves to break new ground, invent new approaches, try new ideas keep moving forward and keep improving. That means being ready to stop doing things we’ve done before. It means taking on risk and backing each other when we take a leap.
Pass on the powerThe world keeps on changing and we need to change with it. We won’t be able to adapt fast enough to the future needs of our residents if we stick to old fashioned command and control. We need to hand over responsibility and give people more power to make decisions and take action themselves. It’s aboutbeing transparent and straightforward. It’s about providing tools and support. But most of all, it’s about being ready to trust each other to do the right thing.
Harness the mixWe work together, across disciplines and roles. We talk lots, share our insights, our skills and experience. We’re not interested in siloes or defensiveness. We’re always open to different approaches, we’re flexibleand ready to adapt. We break down the barriers between our parts and people to unlock the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds.
Be a rockThere’s lots to do and people need us. It’s up to us to take the initiative. To take responsibility. To stand up and be counted. Everyday. It’s about being super focused, effective and efficient. It’s about allocating our resources smartly and with good rationale – using data to help guide our decisions. But most of all, it’s about having the strength and determination to keep on going through thick and thin.
The top 5 things about you that are most important:
You will bring very significant experience of working effectively, creatively, and sensitively with parents and their children, who are subject to safeguarding, Child Protection Plans or Court Proceedings
Your knowledge of best social work practice through a demonstrable ability to utilise systemic theory, models, and reflective practice in SISP’s service delivery to children andfamilies.
You know how to communicate, expertly with all families referred to SISP, team colleagues, social work professionals across the wider service and related professionals including legal representatives, health and CAMHS
You will have led and contributed to sound social work practice both personally and within a team by demonstrating an enthusiasm to build on your knowledge and experience, commitment to ongoing training and keeping up to date with relevant theory and research
You’ll have deep experience of developing excellent working relationships with senior leaders, all families referred to SISP, team colleagues, social work professionals across the wider service and related professionals including legal representatives, health and CAMHS,
Qualifications:
• Degree in Social Work or recognised Social Work qualification.• Social Work England (SWE) Registered.• Enhance DBS check is required.
The London Borough of Hounslow is a vibrant, exciting place to visit, stay and explore, with many hidden gems. Miles of rivers – including the Thames, canals, nature reserves and parks, bustling town centres, and a fantastic leisure offer.
Children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do here in Hounslow. We listen to what children, young people and families have to say about what we do and how and where we do it because their say matters. Putting children, young people and families first is at the heart of our Family Friendly vision and we are committed to developing and supporting our workforce to deliver excellent services using resilience-based approaches.
We are looking for skilled, dynamic and motivated professionals who are aspirational for children and young people with the ability to drive change in the families and professional systems they work within. If you thrive in a child-centred and creative environment – Hounslow could be for you. We know that to recruit passionate, dedicated social workers - where there’s simply more demand than the available resource - we must show our appreciation in more tangible ways. That's why we have put together an attractive package for all our social workers.
In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you will receive an appropriate starting salary and a friendly, kind, positive and supportive working culture. We also offer:
Annual leave – Generous annual leave entitlements starting from 22 days and rising to max 30 days.
Christmas closure – Up to 3 days, between Christmas and New Year, if your office is closed. This is at the discretion of the council.
Employee benefits –a range of discounts and benefits across a range of companies which you can access as an employee of Hounslow.
Enhanced maternity leave – Up to 52 weeks’ leave after the birth of the baby and the option of a phased return over 3 months.
Flexible working arrangements - our focus is on the outcomes you deliver and we are flexible about where and how this is best achieved.
Local Government Pension Scheme – Open to all employees, this is a tax approved, occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on a sliding scale according to your salary band.
Learning and development – we want you to learn everyday. We have a fantastic range of resources and opportunities and are committed to your development throughout your career with us.
Premature baby leave and pay – where a baby is born prematurely. We are proud to have The Smallest Things Charter mark.
Paternity Leave – Up to two weeks paid leave Parental Leave – Up to 18 weeks’ unpaid leave.
Parental Bereavement leave - two weeks’ paid leave following the death of a child or a stillbirth.
Pool cars –Pool bikes –available for our employees to use for work.
Shared parental leave – Up to 50 weeks’ shared parental leave.
Season ticket loans – Interest free loans for British Rail, Underground and Bus season tickets.
Staff wellbeing services - Including access to Occupational Health, an Osteopath/Chiropractor and Employee Assistance Programme.