Job summary
Are you an ambitious Social Worker who wants to join a forward thinking, innovative Council? At Rutland, were committed and responsive in a way that many other authorities can only dream of. We are looking for L2/L3 experienced Social Workers.
Our Rutland Social Workers make a real difference. Every day they work with families to help children and young people who have had a difficult start in life to achieve their ambitions. We ensure children are at the heart of our work and aspire to achieve high practice standards with flexible support to improve outcomes.
With a friendly atmosphere, a supportive and visible management team, as well as manageable caseloads our Social Workers say Rutland is a great place to practice social work.
About you
A degree in Social Work and Social Work England registration
- Knowledge of Child-care legislation
- Skilled in the management of risk and assessment of children's needs
- Great communication skills, able to explain complicated information simply
- Knowledge of the issues that affect parenting capacity and the impact of deprivation on child development
- Experience of Signs of Safety methodology
Previous applicants need not apply and we are unable to support applications from overseas applicants.
Main duties of the job
We have vacancies in the following teams:
Social Worker Referral, Assessment & Intervention Services
To work as part of the team providing support in our front door services to children in need of protection and children who are in need of family care.
If you have any queries about this role, please contact Becky Headington, team Manager on 01572720914or atrheadington@rutland.gov.uk
Social Worker Through Care
To work as part of the team delivering services to Children Looked After and Care Leavers and to work as part of an integrated service delivering high quality services with families and carers.
If you have any queries about this role, please contact Souzette Mutombo, Team Manager on 01572 720985 or atsmutombo@rutland.gov.uk
We welcome you to join a team of Social Workers who make a real difference. You will be listening to children & young people and putting them at the heart of all that we do and working in partnership with families, equipping them with the skills they need to ensure children & young people live in happy, healthy and safe homes.
For further information on the operational duties of each role, please look at the attached job descriptions.
The successful applicants for these posts will be subject to an
enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the
DBS and Social Work England registration are paid by us.
Please note: the successful candidates will have a full driving licence
to enable them to travel across the county.
About us
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working
and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and
life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to empowering our staff
to be the best workers that they can be, to achieve the best outcomes for the
children and families we work with. If
you are passionate about social work, Rutland Council is the place you want to
be. Our benefits go beyond the salary being part of a great
team, engaged leadership team who welcome your ideas, dedicated time for CPD
activity, opportunities to develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment
to supporting your wellbeing.
Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the
Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home,
we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the
workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and
Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a
responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are
protected from harm.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide quality social work services to children in our care and support them and
their families in accordance with legal duties & requirements, National guidance and
Council policies and procedures. Building a positive working relationship with them
and putting them at the centre of your practice.
To undertake a range of statutory duties in accordance with the Children Act 1989 and
subsequent legislation and in relation to children who are in need of help or protection
and children in the care of the Local Authority.
Work with various levels of complexity; including completion of assessments, direct
work with children or other interventions aimed at improving the lives of children in
Rutland, progressing their care plans and safeguarding them from harm.
To work as a member of an integrated service with families and carers to ensure that
children and young people achieve positive outcomes.
Main Responsibilities:
1. To carry a caseload of children and young people in the care of the Local
Authority.
2. To participate in duty system and provide specialist duty cover as required.
3. To take account of the child's and family's cultural, racial and linguistic
background and religious persuasion in providing services.
4. To take responsibility for efficient caseload management.
5. To maintain accurate and up to date records as required by departmental
procedure.
6. To prepare assessments, plan and review CLA and Pathway plans and ensure
they are progressed along with life story work.
7. To prepare reports for reviews, meetings, courts or other purposes as required.
8. To take responsibility for keeping up to date with key research and
developments in relations to providing family support services.
9. To work closely with agency partners to develop services for children, young
people and their families as required from time to time.
10. To attend team meetings and participate in team development.
To act in accordance with the principles set out in the Employee Code of Conduct, the
Councils Values and comply with the social work regulatory body that governs social
work practice and standards (currently SWE)
Take reasonable care for your health and safety and that of other persons who may
be affected by the performance of your duties. Where appropriate you will safeguard
the health and safety of all persons and premises under your control and guidance in
accordance with the provisions of Health and Safety legislation and Rutland County
Councils and Directorate codes of practice and procedures. You will exercise proper
care in handling, operating and safeguarding any equipment, vehicle or appliance
provided, used or issued by the Council or provided or issued by a third party for
individual or collective use in the performance of your duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide quality social work services to children in our care and support them and
their families in accordance with legal duties & requirements, National guidance and
Council policies and procedures. Building a positive working relationship with them
and putting them at the centre of your practice.
To undertake a range of statutory duties in accordance with the Children Act 1989 and
subsequent legislation and in relation to children who are in need of help or protection
and children in the care of the Local Authority.
Work with various levels of complexity; including completion of assessments, direct
work with children or other interventions aimed at improving the lives of children in
Rutland, progressing their care plans and safeguarding them from harm.
To work as a member of an integrated service with families and carers to ensure that
children and young people achieve positive outcomes.
Main Responsibilities:
1. To carry a caseload of children and young people in the care of the Local
Authority.
2. To participate in duty system and provide specialist duty cover as required.
3. To take account of the child's and family's cultural, racial and linguistic
background and religious persuasion in providing services.
4. To take responsibility for efficient caseload management.
5. To maintain accurate and up to date records as required by departmental
procedure.
6. To prepare assessments, plan and review CLA and Pathway plans and ensure
they are progressed along with life story work.
7. To prepare reports for reviews, meetings, courts or other purposes as required.
8. To take responsibility for keeping up to date with key research and
developments in relations to providing family support services.
9. To work closely with agency partners to develop services for children, young
people and their families as required from time to time.
10. To attend team meetings and participate in team development.
To act in accordance with the principles set out in the Employee Code of Conduct, the
Councils Values and comply with the social work regulatory body that governs social
work practice and standards (currently SWE)
Take reasonable care for your health and safety and that of other persons who may
be affected by the performance of your duties. Where appropriate you will safeguard
the health and safety of all persons and premises under your control and guidance in
accordance with the provisions of Health and Safety legislation and Rutland County
Councils and Directorate codes of practice and procedures. You will exercise proper
care in handling, operating and safeguarding any equipment, vehicle or appliance
provided, used or issued by the Council or provided or issued by a third party for
individual or collective use in the performance of your duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DIPSW/BASW/CQSW
- A degree in Social Work and Social Work England registration
- Registered with Social Work England (SWE)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of practical application of social work skills in working
- with children and families.
- Working with the National Assessment Framework to plan and
- review outcomes for children and young people.
- Child-care legislation (1989 Children Act, 2004 Children and
- Adoption Acts).
- The issues that affect parenting capacity and the impact of
- deprivation on child development.
- The legal processes and organisation for working in care
- proceedings.
- The provision of services in a rural local authority.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DIPSW/BASW/CQSW
- A degree in Social Work and Social Work England registration
- Registered with Social Work England (SWE)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of practical application of social work skills in working
- with children and families.
- Working with the National Assessment Framework to plan and
- review outcomes for children and young people.
- Child-care legislation (1989 Children Act, 2004 Children and
- Adoption Acts).
- The issues that affect parenting capacity and the impact of
- deprivation on child development.
- The legal processes and organisation for working in care
- proceedings.
- The provision of services in a rural local authority.
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).
Additional information
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).
