Newly Qualified Social Worker

☞ Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Maidenhead South East

Category: Other

Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management Government Administration Hospital & Health Care

Position: Entry level

Job type: Full-time

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Vacancy Description

Achieving for Children recognise these are unprecedented times, but we continue to build capacity to support our most vulnerable groups. To do this we are continuing to attract talented professionals to join us as we continue to provide OUTSTANDING (Kingston ILACS Ofsted 2019) services.

If you have the skills that will enable us to continue to enhance our practice and improve outcomes for children further, we want to hear from you. We are looking for bright, enthusiastic people who have the passion and the drive to make a positive difference to children’s lives. By recognising and championing strengths we know we can make a real difference. It’s a genuine team effort in AfC. That’s why we want talented people, like you, to join us and help create a brighter future for children and families.

By putting children and young people at the heart of everything we do, we will be able to deliver improved outcomes for families and give children and young people the best start in life.

Responsibilities

As a Newly Qualified Social Worker for Achieving for Children, you will be responsible for delivering all aspects of high quality social work provision to children and families in order to support them improve outcomes which include
  • Managing an agreed caseload of children and young people in compliance with casework objectives, statutory and departmental policy and timeframes.
  • Consistently maintaining the highest level of professional standards at all times.
  • Undertaking assessments of need, direct work and formulating care plans in collaboration with children and families.
About

To be a Newly Qualified Social Worker for AfC, you will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people as well as demonstrating the following points
  • Professional Social Work Qualification, CQSW or Diploma in Social Work (DipSW).
  • Active Social Work England registration.
  • Ability to build effective relationships with children, young people and families.
  • Knowledge of relevant theory that informs practice.
  • Knowledge of the legal powers and key duties when working with children and young people, including key legislation both locally and nationally.
  • Strong organisational abilities including: time management, creative-thinking, problem-solving, multitasking, an ability to use own initiative and to prioritise workloads to meet agreed deadlines.
  • A current valid full driving license and access to a car for work purposes.
This position will start in October 2021

For further information, please email Jo Cannon, our Assessment and Supported Year in Employment Assessor, by email

Start dates

Achieving for Children have Fixed Start Dates, candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.

Achieving for Children is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal Record Check.

Closing date: 4 July 2021

Interviews: TBC

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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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