Social Worker

Social Worker/Deputy Manager
Location: Leicester
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our "Outstanding" Residential Family Assessment Centre in Leicester as a Deputy Manager. This is a challenging and rewarding role ideal for someone passionate about safeguarding and supporting families to achieve positive outcomes. You will play a key role in providing high-quality assessments and interventions in line with OFSTED regulations and the "Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023" guidance.
Responsibilities:

• Assessment and Intervention:
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of vulnerable children and their families within a residential and community setting.
  • Case manage up to three families concurrently, utilising the Parent Assess framework.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate work programs with direct interventions.
  • Complete detailed reports and make decisive recommendations for long-term care.
• Leadership and Management:
  • Provide cover for the Registered Manager in their absence.
  • Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and service provision.
  • Offer on-call advice, guidance, and support to staff members on a rota basis.
  • Provide training and supervision to the staff team.
• Court Representation:
  • Represent the organisation in court proceedings.
  • Provide clear and concise written and verbal evidence.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualifications:
  • BA Hons Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW, or CSS.
  • Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience:
  • Conducting comprehensive family assessments.
  • Working with children and families in safeguarding and child protection contexts.
  • Working with vulnerable families.
  • Presenting evidence in court.
• Knowledge:
  • Child development, parenting skills, and risk assessment.
  • Child Protection Procedures and "Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023."
  • Child care law, including the Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004, and Public Law Outline 2014.
  • Every Child Matters and the Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families.

Desirable Requirements:

• 2 years post-qualification experience.
• NVQ4 in Management or equivalent.
• Experience managing staff.
• Knowledge of the National Minimum Standards, Care Standards Act 2000, and The Residential Family Centres Regulations 2002.
• Experience with ParentAssess or PAMs.