Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

Accountable to: Head of Safeguarding Direct Reports: Close collaboration to support Head of Safeguarding and Designated Safeguarding Lead(s) with relevant qualitative and quantitative data and information for reporting Salary: Aligned to SST job evaluation Disclosure level: Enhanced Child and Adult barred list check Budget Accountability: Safeguarding Is this role covered by a Collective agreement: No Additional: Social Work England registration paid annually for qualified social workers. Fully insured through organizational policy. Commitment to support CPD requirements of the social work profession. Job Summary Comply with Social Work England professional standards Support the Safeguarding Team to deliver the Safeguarding Development and Improvement plan Understand and comply with the law to safeguard all people who use our services and understand factors that impact children and adults including but not limited to abuse, social inclusion, mental capacity and diversity Build effective, professional relationships with multidisciplinary teams, people who use our services, families/ carers and lead safeguarding case work across the Trust, setting standards and demonstrate accountability for practice decisions Provide training, mentoring, support and guidance to staff, families and carers when required Main Duties and accountabilities Leadership and Management Ensure that all actions and decisions take consideration of the impact on our children, young adults and families in accordance with Seashell Values. Acting as a role model for colleagues in terms of standards of behaviour, professional expertise and integrity. Work with internal and external multi-disciplinary professionals and represent Seashell at meetings and reviews as required, employing professional curiosity and professional challenge when required to advocate and secure safeguarding priorities. Support Social Work students on placement to fulfil the objectives of their course, through mentoring and guidance to ensure a supportive and professional experience. Quality Assurance and Governance Maintain timely and accurate recording of work undertaken in accordance with GDPR and case management procedures Prepare and produce high-quality professional written or digital documentation/resources in line with statutory legislation and Seashell policy and procedures Knowledge of managing, sharing and working with safeguarding data that includes third-party information Risk Management Compliance to Social Work England professional standards to act safely, respectfully and with professional integrity Adhere to Seashell policies and procedures Evaluate risk and protective factors to mitigate and manage case work effectively with safeguarding as the absolute priority Service improvement: All work will evidence a commitment to the Seashell Trusts mission, vision and values You will contribute to the delivery of the Safeguarding Improvement Plan, supporting, facilitating and engaging in departmental safeguarding plans to fulfil the aims of the Safe at Seashell approach and a positive culture of safeguarding across staff and service user teams Learning and Development You will take responsibility for your own continuous professional development and use research, theory and evidence-based practice to embed best practice standards You will complete mandatory training in line with Seashell Learning and Development plan and safeguarding training matrix You will demonstrate a personal commitment to reflective practice, self-development and team improvement Safeguarding: You will work directly with people who use our services and their families using a range of knowledge, skills and interventions in accordance with statutory safeguarding responsibilities to secure positive outcomes. You will build effective relationships to enable participation in assessment, planning, review and decision making. You will work in accordance with national and local policies and procedures, and use the law, regulatory and statutory guidance to inform practice decisions. You will provide evidence-based practice to support service users in all departments cross the Seashell Trust that is tailored to reduce risk and meet need. Measures of success: A positive culture of safeguarding is embedded across the Trust Practice demonstrates integrity and compliance to the law Safe at Seashell is embedded and reflected in the professional relationships established across site and within the case work for people that use our services Additional duties and responsibilities for all To undertake any reasonable additional duties which you may be required to be undertake as requested by your line manager. Seashell Trust is committed to promoting an inclusive culture and safe working environment and embraces this through its values of Integrity, Innovation, Involvement and commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Seashell wants to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued, that recognises, respects and celebrates its diversities and differences and ensures that individuals are not treated less favourably because of their protected characteristics in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 Safeguarding - Seashell, through its policy for safeguarding are committed to ensuring that children and vulnerable adults/groups have their health, wellbeing and rights protected in their work, learning, care and wider society. This runs through everything Seashell does and everyone has a responsibility to ensure this. All appropriate positions will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) All employment offers - subject to receipt of satisfactory medical assessment, validated and satisfactory references and DBS checks, any necessary overseas checks and proof of qualifications. All employees have a responsibility to keep their line manager fully informed of any health-related issues that may affect them undertaking their day to day role, once in role. Health and Safety - responsibilities for the employer and employees under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and associated legislation is in place to ensure a safe environment for children, children, colleagues and visitors No Smoking Policy - Seashell operates a no smoking policy in line with legislation and this applies to all staff, students and visitors. Environment Seashell is committed to engaging and working with staff to encourage environmental awareness, knowledge and participation to comply with or exceed the requirements of current environmental legislation. We seek to minimise the use of all types of fuel, water and waste management by prioritising the use of energy from sustainable sources, minimising water usage across site and reducing the amount of waste produced. We will look to apply the principles of sustainable purchasing and practice. Code of Conduct are set out clearly to guide on acceptable standards of behaviour in the workplace and outside of work, where behaviour outside of work may compromise the integrity of the individual or the organisation. Expectations of work performance, attendance, time keeping, reasonable management requests, appropriate dress code, duty of candour are clarified within performance appraisal and management processes. Confidentiality and Data Protection - All staff must maintain confidentiality of all Seashell information and follow Seashells policies and procedures, to meet the needs of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and Data Protection Act 2018 and all relevant legislation and guidance applicable for their role. Any information gained by a member of staff in their role must not be communicated to other persons except where required in the recognised course of duty. Use of Technology Seashell will provide the necessary training on digital and computer technology that is in place across the Trust in order to deliver work and improve the quality and co-ordination of services, and to enable timely and accurate information and communication. Employee Engagement and Meetings - Seashells engagement, feedback and communication processes keep all staff informed and up to date about matters relating to their jobs and employment. Staff may also be required to attend appropriate meetings including staff development sessions and multi-disciplinary meeting. We encourage regular engagement in surveys and feedback opportunities to help influence and shape the working environment. Continuous Professional Development - all staff have a responsibility to continue their professional learning and development in the execution of their roles. Staff will be supported in this through a six month Probationary Period / Internal Transfer, regular Supervision meetings, Performance Appraisal and staff development processes. Professional Registration - all staff who are required to be a member of a professional body in order to fulfil their job requirement must hold relevant registration and must comply with the standards and guidelines of their professional practice, education and conduct. They must act at all times within the boundary of the code of conduct. Policies and Procedures - All staff are required to undertake an induction and familiarise themselves with the Trusts policies and procedures which can be found on our SharePoint page. You may be signposted to policies and procedures throughout the duration of your employment for example through probation period and subsequently in your supervisions which will be held on a regular basis with your line manager. Right of the Child - adhering to the guiding principles of the Convention of the Rights for the Child which include non-discrimination; adherence to the best interests of the child; the right to life, survival and development; and the right to participate.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a social care, education/ health setting executing safeguarding duties in line with relevant legislation
• Experience of safeguarding case work with children, adults at risk of abuse and families
• Managing complex case work, engaging with multi-disciplinary professionals
• Mental Capacity Act 2005 assessments and best interest procedures

Desirable

• Experience of delivering evidence-based practice through direct work with children and adults at risk
• Delivery of projects and initiatives to strengthen safeguarding knowledge across staff teams and service user groups (e.g. Online Safety)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the risk and protective factors that affect a service user group with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Ability to employ a range of skills to engage, communicate and safeguard service users with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
• Ability to produce a variety of professional documents/ resources

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and 2004, Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, The Childrens Home (England) Regulations 2015, Health and Social Care Act 2012

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Social Work qualification (social work degree or DipSW)
• Registered social worker
• Relevant CPD or qualifications to evidence a sound working knowledge of statutory safeguarding procedures

Desirable

• Experience of early help, thrive models and think family procedures
• Experience of early intervention and support for adults at risk
• Experience of co-production with service user groups
• Understand the social model of disability
• Relevant CPD or associated training to evidence knowledge of social care theory, record keeping, evidence-based practice in social care, categories of abuse (children and adults at risk), data protection and managing, storing and sharing safeguarding data

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Seashell Trust

Address

Seashell Trust

Stanley Road

Cheadle Hulme

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 6RQ

Employer's website

https://www.seashelltrust.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)