1. To take case management responsibility for the most complex/high risk cases in the service, provide a clear and accurate assessment of a child/young person and his/her family’s needs in line with statutory guidance
2. To provide focussed and purposeful social work interventions with explicit aims and objectives about desired outcomes within the context of managing risk to children/young people
3. To lead practice improvements across the team, service, Children’s Services Division and the Children’s Trust through a range of strategies including workshops, research, consultancy and mentoring. Undertake joint visits where appropriate.
4. To take the lead in initiating, developing, and sustaining internal and external working relationships with other professionals
5. To act as service representative on a range of statutory panels and multi agency partnerships
6. To develop specialist expertise in an agreed area of practice and to act as a consultant to other less knowledgeable and experienced colleagues
7. To quality assure a range of formal written work which may include assessments, conference reports and court statements
8. To liaise with the Principal Social Worker in matters relating to service development
9. Any other duties reasonably requested by management
10. Carry out all accountabilities in compliance with the Council’s Policies and Procedures
Desirable:
Enfield is one of the most diverse parts of London, with all the benefits this brings across our communities, culture, heritage and local economy. It also has incredibly diverse landscapes – from the urban centres of Edmonton, Southgate, Palmers Green and Enfield Town, to rural areas and farmland in the north of the borough.
Based in the bubbling heart of Enfield Town, situated in a modern newly designed service hub, the new office is an environment which supports our smart working policy surrounded by small businesses, bars, restaurants, a buzzing high street and shopping centre. Our brand new high-tech multiagency office has good transport links into central London and is easily assessable to the M25, A10 and A406.
We are proud of the services we offer to children and families living in the borough and work with partners to ensure children receive the best start in life. We are passionate about improving outcomes and driving up standards and performance. Ofsted has rated our children’s services as GOOD overall, read the full report here
Our offer to you include:
A rewarding role in an Ofsted rated GOOD children’s services department
Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
A blend of remote and office based working
Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
Modern purposefully designed working environment in Thomas Hardy House located 5 minutes from the station
A clear career progression pathway, supported by a comprehensive training programme
Smart technology assistance including hybrid video conferencing
Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
Enthusiastic and proactive staff network groups
1 month paid sabbatical for children’s social workers