To deliver a high-quality social work service to children and families working in partnership with other statutory and third sector organisations. To work with children in care and their families to secure stable, safe permanent care arrangements. To undertake child protection enquiries, assessments (initial and core), work with children subject to a child protection plan, respond to requests to accommodate children, initiated care proceedings. To participate in team and other service meetings and activities as appropriate.
Main responsibilities:
1. To undertake Assessments within the required timescales in accordance with the Framework.
2. To assess and identify levels of risk and need and deliver protective or supportive service for children with a child protection plan.
3. To implement care plans by working in partnership with parents and colleagues from other agencies to effect better outcomes for children with Child Protection plans
4. To accommodate children and young people and initiate care proceedings when appropriate
5. To formulate care plans in partnerships with children and young people, their families and other providers of care and assistance based on these assessments.
6. To produced courts statements and when required, give evidence in court on behalf of the Local Authority
7. To promote the welfare of children in need with particular regard to their age, sex, health, race, religion, culture and life experience as appropriate.
8. To provide verbal and written reports to child protection conferences, strategy meetings, planning meetings and reviews
9. To maintain and develop up to date relevant skills and knowledge of current legislation, policy and social work practice.
10. To use information technology systems to carry out duties.
11. To take responsibility for managing an individual caseload, having regard to the relative needs of all service users and ensuring an effective use of time and resources.
12. To attend and actively make use of supervision and performance appraisal
13. To contribute through team meetings and organizational events to the development of the service.
14. To maintain accurate and up to date electronic case records in line with policies and procedures
15. To ensure that all expenditure on cases is properly authorized and recorded, and that cases with financial packages are regularly monitored and reviewed.
16. To act as duty office on a rota basis and as required by line management
17. To report any concerns about abuse or malpractice by colleagues in line with the Council’s Whistle Blowing Policy
18. To ensure that all legislation and local council polices regarding Health and Safety are adhered to.
19. These activities may be varied from time to time to meet the changing needs of the service.
Generic responsibilities:
1. Understanding, knowledge and ability to follow guidelines that ensures compliance with Health and Safety at Work, Data Protection and other statutory requirements.
2. Understanding and commitment to promoting and implementing the Council’s Equal Opportunities policies.
3. Knowledge and experience of using IT.
To undertake any other temporary responsibilities aligned with the overall purpose and grade of the role.
Experience of working directly with children and young people and their families form a linguistically and culturally diverse community.
Experience of working in the Statutory, Voluntary or Independent sector.
Knowledge and experience of using a range of IT applications including Microsoft office and computer based social care record keeping systems.
Relevant Social Work qualification and active HCPC registration.
Evidence of post-qualification continuing professional development.
Ability to undertake high quality assessments, provide clear analysis, within prescribed timescales and to formulate evidence-based care plans and packages of service provision.
Ability to analyse risk in child protection and to plan appropriate interventions.
A knowledge and understanding of the developmental needs of children and young people within the context of their family and other social relationships.
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of permanency planning to include adoption, special guardianship and long-term fostering.
Ability to understand and work with a variety of family relationships and demonstrate an understanding of issues in relation to communities from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds
Knowledge of, and the ability to apply in practice, the principles of childcare legislation relating to child protection children in care and the provision of services to children in need.
Knowledge of, and skills in, social work methods to promote positive change in accordance with assessed need, including ability to work directly with children and young people at times of change and loss.
Verbal and written communication skills, to include an ability to provide written reports for conferences, reviews, and Court proceedings and present information confidently in these arenas.
Ability to effectively manage and prioritise a workload, to make use of supervision and take responsibility for your continuous professional development.
Ability to work in anti-discriminatory way with all service users.
Ability to work as part of single agency and multi-agency team including other statutory and third sector partners.
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of why Customer care is important in employment and service delivery.
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of issues in relation to communities from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy and its importance in employment and service delivery
Flexibility to work outside of office hours when necessary and to undertake any other temporary duties consistent with the basic duties and/or objectives of the post.
Haringey is a vibrant and diverse borough located in the northern part of Greater London. With a rich history, diverse population, and a mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces, Haringey offers a unique and dynamic living experience.
Haringey Council has been through a journey of improvement over the past ten years, with continued aspirations to fulfil the first corporate priority of enabling every child the best start in life. We are looking for social workers that are ready for a fresh challenge, with the ability to make a real difference to the residents of Haringey.
We are investing in creating a better borough for all our residents and bettering the lives of children and young people in Haringey is our first corporate priority. With a population of approximately 250,000 people and a growing population of 0-19-year-olds, we are a diverse and fast-changing borough and tomorrow’s leaders; artists and innovators are busy growing up here.
Haringey is transforming its services for children and young people, and have already made exciting, innovative changes as we strive for excellence in all we do.
Our offer to staff includes:
Competitive remuneration packages
Investment in modern technology
Great Business support and experienced caring Team Managers
Haringey Academy – invests in continuous skills and learning development
Access to clinical support from Family Psychology Mutual, Anna Freud and Tavistock
Wellbeing service, leisure, and discount benefits (Council scheme)
Agile working
Travel Season ticket loans
A commitment to achieving excellence for our children
Strong, caring visible leadership
Remote and flexible working options
Local Authority pension