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Job summary

Social Worker, Post Sexual Abuse Service

Based in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

37 hours per week (full-time, flexible and open to discussion)

Grade 3 (lower) point 20-23: £27,490 - £30,168 FTE per annum

Temporary contract until 31st March 2025 initially, with potential to extend

Are you a trauma-informed Children and Families social worker who understands the complexities facing children and young people, post sexual abuse? Are you looking to work in the Third Sector, with an holisitic approach to supporting families? Do you enjoy voluntary engagement with families based around collaboration? Are you excited by the ability to carry a manageable case load and deliver bespoke therapeutic social work? Do you want to deliver psycho-education to parents, carers and professionals so that their ability to respond to a child improves? Are you looking for flexible working hours, a supportive employer and a committed team? If so, we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Your Impact

The successful candidate will hold and work a small, time-limited caseload, providing tailored, systemic therapeutic support to children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse. This will involve offering a range of interventions including psycho-educative work with families about the effects of trauma, and support to recognise, reduce and repair traumatic symptoms. Partnership working with a range of external professionals is a key part of the support offered. Each referral will be triaged individually, and the support offered will be tailored to reflect the childs needs and wishes. As a result, the successful candidate may work with a family through more than one episode of care, or may solely support the referring professional(s).

About us

At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community-based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.

Family Actions Post Sexual Abuse (PSA) service is a long-standing, well-respected service delivering therapeutic support to children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse, and their parents/carers. Our service also delivers consultation and support to the professionals who support these families. Our aims are to improve the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people, and to bring about greater stability in their lives. We aim to promote long-term recovery and prevention by offering psycho-social education on the complexities of sexual abuse to both parents/carers and professionals.

Details

Date posted

31 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,490 to £30,168 a year £27,490 - £30,168 FTE per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0302-23-0002

Job locations

The Fosse Centre

Mantle Road

Leicester

LE3 5HG


Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Social Worker (temporary two year contract)

Service: Post Sexual Abuse Service

Salary: Grade 3 Point 20 23

Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible and open to discussion)

Location: Fosse Neighbourhood Centre, Mantle Road, Leicester LE3 5HG

Responsible to: Project Manager

Summary of job: To hold & manage a small caseload, working directly with service users and their support network.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

1. To manage a small, time limited therapeutic caseload. To deliver therapeutic support to children and young people (aged 5-18) who have experienced sexual abuse, involving their parents/carers wherever possible; for children aged under 5 years, to support them through their parents/carers; to work with professionals supporting the children and young people.

2. To assist the Project Manager in screening new referrals to the service to ensure that they are appropriate; to assess the level of information that has been provided, including any possible risks identified; to discuss the service response to the referral.

3. To undertake comprehensive assessments, including risk assessments, and create tailored packages of support for children and their families. This includes a range of therapeutic support ranging from play, drama and music therapies; life story telling; helping children and young people and their parent/carer to develop healthy coping and solution focussed strategies; psycho-education for carers, the support network and professionals around the impact of trauma and the dynamics of sexual abuse, and about attachment and child development theories; building confidence, self-esteem and empowerment; reducing feelings of guilt and shame.

4. To offer advice, or co-work a case, with professionals in order to support a child or young person, or to increase the prevention of CSA.

5. Keep accurate, sufficiently detailed and up to date case records/files, using Inform (Family Actions case management system) in accordance with Family Actions standards.

6. To actively promote the participation of children and young people, and their parents and carers, in the planning, delivery and evaluation of their support plan and the project. This includes using agreed outcomes and performance monitoring tools.

7. To demonstrate an (appropriate to your role) understanding of, and comply with, Family Actions procedures for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, ensuring that any safeguarding concerns are referred immediately to the Project Manager.

8. When required, to assist the Project Manager to produce regular reports and case studies as required by commissioners and others.

9. To work within the Post Sexual Abuse Service budget.

10. To attend and participate actively in team meetings, and other meetings such as local professionals forums, as directed by the Project Manager. This may include partnership with stakeholders; or multi-disciplinary meetings such as CIN/CP/TAF meetings.

11. To keep abreast of the latest practice and policy developments.

12. To take responsibility for your own Continued Professional Development.

13. To take part actively in Family Actions formal appraisal process and be responsive to critical challenge, advice, feedback and direction as part of a process of continuous improvement.

14. To comply with Family Actions Confidentiality and Data Protection Policies.

15. To comply with Family Actions Equal Opportunities Policy in every aspect of your work, and to positively promote the principles of this among colleagues, service users and other members of the community.

16. To comply with Family Actions Health and Safety Policy, and to protect your own and others health, safety and welfare.

17. To be able to evidence Family Actions values at all times by: being people focused, reflecting a `can do approach, striving for excellence in everything you do and having mutual respect for everyone you work with, work for and support through our services.

18. To work flexibly as may be required by the needs of the service and undertake any other reasonable duties as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Social Worker (temporary two year contract)

Service: Post Sexual Abuse Service

Salary: Grade 3 Point 20 23

Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible and open to discussion)

Location: Fosse Neighbourhood Centre, Mantle Road, Leicester LE3 5HG

Responsible to: Project Manager

Summary of job: To hold & manage a small caseload, working directly with service users and their support network.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

1. To manage a small, time limited therapeutic caseload. To deliver therapeutic support to children and young people (aged 5-18) who have experienced sexual abuse, involving their parents/carers wherever possible; for children aged under 5 years, to support them through their parents/carers; to work with professionals supporting the children and young people.

2. To assist the Project Manager in screening new referrals to the service to ensure that they are appropriate; to assess the level of information that has been provided, including any possible risks identified; to discuss the service response to the referral.

3. To undertake comprehensive assessments, including risk assessments, and create tailored packages of support for children and their families. This includes a range of therapeutic support ranging from play, drama and music therapies; life story telling; helping children and young people and their parent/carer to develop healthy coping and solution focussed strategies; psycho-education for carers, the support network and professionals around the impact of trauma and the dynamics of sexual abuse, and about attachment and child development theories; building confidence, self-esteem and empowerment; reducing feelings of guilt and shame.

4. To offer advice, or co-work a case, with professionals in order to support a child or young person, or to increase the prevention of CSA.

5. Keep accurate, sufficiently detailed and up to date case records/files, using Inform (Family Actions case management system) in accordance with Family Actions standards.

6. To actively promote the participation of children and young people, and their parents and carers, in the planning, delivery and evaluation of their support plan and the project. This includes using agreed outcomes and performance monitoring tools.

7. To demonstrate an (appropriate to your role) understanding of, and comply with, Family Actions procedures for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, ensuring that any safeguarding concerns are referred immediately to the Project Manager.

8. When required, to assist the Project Manager to produce regular reports and case studies as required by commissioners and others.

9. To work within the Post Sexual Abuse Service budget.

10. To attend and participate actively in team meetings, and other meetings such as local professionals forums, as directed by the Project Manager. This may include partnership with stakeholders; or multi-disciplinary meetings such as CIN/CP/TAF meetings.

11. To keep abreast of the latest practice and policy developments.

12. To take responsibility for your own Continued Professional Development.

13. To take part actively in Family Actions formal appraisal process and be responsive to critical challenge, advice, feedback and direction as part of a process of continuous improvement.

14. To comply with Family Actions Confidentiality and Data Protection Policies.

15. To comply with Family Actions Equal Opportunities Policy in every aspect of your work, and to positively promote the principles of this among colleagues, service users and other members of the community.

16. To comply with Family Actions Health and Safety Policy, and to protect your own and others health, safety and welfare.

17. To be able to evidence Family Actions values at all times by: being people focused, reflecting a `can do approach, striving for excellence in everything you do and having mutual respect for everyone you work with, work for and support through our services.

18. To work flexibly as may be required by the needs of the service and undertake any other reasonable duties as required.

Person Specification

PS

Essential

  • Person Specification
  • 1. A recognised professional qualification in social work and a current registration with Social Work England, combined with evidence of a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
  • 2. A sound theoretical understanding of the impact of child sexual abuse; trauma; child development; attachment and resilience. Extensive knowledge and understanding of, and insight into, the needs of children and young people who have experienced trauma.
  • 3. An understanding and awareness of a range of interventions and models of working with children and young people and their parents and carers that social workers can use to respond to individual needs and circumstances.
  • 4. Demonstratable experience of working with children and young people, preferably with experience of working therapeutically.
  • 5. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding issues and the ability to assess and manage risk safely.
  • 6. Extensive knowledge of confidentiality and data protection issues.
  • 7. Experience of, and a commitment to, multi-agency and partnership working.
  • 8. Excellent planning, assessment and report-writing skills.
  • 9. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • 10. Ability to use IT effectively including, as a basic minimum, Microsoft Office Word and Outlook.
  • 11. Knowledge of health and safety issues.
  • 12. A commitment to Equal Opportunities.
  • 13. A full driving license, vehicle business insurance and access to a road worthy vehicle that conforms to legislative requirements for work purposes.
  • 14. Ability to evidence Family Actions values at all times, which underpin Family Actions mission of building stronger families by:
  • a) Being people focused
  • b) Reflecting a can do approach
  • c) Striving for excellence in everything we do
  • d) Having mutual respect for everyone we work with, work for and support through our services
Person Specification

PS

Essential

  • Person Specification
  • 1. A recognised professional qualification in social work and a current registration with Social Work England, combined with evidence of a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
  • 2. A sound theoretical understanding of the impact of child sexual abuse; trauma; child development; attachment and resilience. Extensive knowledge and understanding of, and insight into, the needs of children and young people who have experienced trauma.
  • 3. An understanding and awareness of a range of interventions and models of working with children and young people and their parents and carers that social workers can use to respond to individual needs and circumstances.
  • 4. Demonstratable experience of working with children and young people, preferably with experience of working therapeutically.
  • 5. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding issues and the ability to assess and manage risk safely.
  • 6. Extensive knowledge of confidentiality and data protection issues.
  • 7. Experience of, and a commitment to, multi-agency and partnership working.
  • 8. Excellent planning, assessment and report-writing skills.
  • 9. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • 10. Ability to use IT effectively including, as a basic minimum, Microsoft Office Word and Outlook.
  • 11. Knowledge of health and safety issues.
  • 12. A commitment to Equal Opportunities.
  • 13. A full driving license, vehicle business insurance and access to a road worthy vehicle that conforms to legislative requirements for work purposes.
  • 14. Ability to evidence Family Actions values at all times, which underpin Family Actions mission of building stronger families by:
  • a) Being people focused
  • b) Reflecting a can do approach
  • c) Striving for excellence in everything we do
  • d) Having mutual respect for everyone we work with, work for and support through our services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Family Action

Address

The Fosse Centre

Mantle Road

Leicester

LE3 5HG


Employer's website

https://www.family-action.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Family Action

Address

The Fosse Centre

Mantle Road

Leicester

LE3 5HG


Employer's website

https://www.family-action.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Administrator

Beatriz Santos

beatriz.santos@family-action.org.uk

02045707639

Details

Date posted

31 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,490 to £30,168 a year £27,490 - £30,168 FTE per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0302-23-0002

Job locations

The Fosse Centre

Mantle Road

Leicester

LE3 5HG


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