{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nSocial Worker Child Permanence and Family Reunification with North Yorkshire Council in Northallerton, North Yorkshire\n\n North Yorkshire Council have a national reputation for excellence and were recently deemed as consistently Outstanding in their recent OFSTED inspection within Childrens Services. We are looking for Social Workers within our Looked After Children Team.We also welcome those who are looking to relocate. We have high aspirations for our young people and always strive to work collaboratively with families and young people, working strongly with the belief that each child and young person has a network around them which is essential to work alongside and tap into. We have a high investment in training for our Social Workers including family network and practice models and approaches to support good Social Work practice. This includes specific practice model training which cover systemic, signs of safety, restorative and family networking approaches. If you are interested in a career in Social Work and would like more information about this, please contact Samantha Clayton (Head of Effective Practice & QA) onSamantha.Clayton@northyorks.gov.uk Our team works with children and young people who are cared for by the Local Authority who are Looked After or those who are placed with their family and supported under a Child in Need basis who may have been subject to court proceedings which have concluded. Our Looked After Childrens team also undertake court proceedings, picking these up from the Family Assessment and Support Team (FAST) from the second court hearing. This means we cover all aspects of the court process, a good understanding of this or a willingness to learn is vital. The role is very varied, no two days look the same, one day you maybe completing words and pictures with a family, the next supporting a young person with pathway planning to independence. We work with all young people from birth up to the age of 18 having strong links with other agencies externally and with teams in North Yorkshire. We are looking for Social Workers with a can do attitude who are child focussed, like to think outside of the box and are creative in their planning with children. Whether you are starting out in your social work career, returning to practice or an experienced worker looking for a new challenge either in a different field or new authority. More information regarding our service, our practice model, what we can offer you and to meet some of our team and meet our leaders together with the details of more opportunities visit:www.northyorks.gov.uk/childrenssocialworker About us Job Context Childrens Social Care provide services which follow from specific legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and the Children Act 2004 as well as other Government guidance and policy. We are committed to providing good quality services to support children young people and their families. To work at all times in line with the Health and Care Professions Councils Code of Practice. Enhanced DBS check and Health and Care Professions Council registration required. This role involves spoken communications, so a confident use of English language is required. Job Purpose Hold and manage a caseload including Children in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children as allocated by the Team Manager or Assistant Team Manager. The post holder will do this by undertaking assessments, formulating, monitoring, and managing plans for children with multi agency partners to ensure good, timely outcomes for children. Operational Management Manage and prioritise cases as allocated by the line manager. Assess children and their familys needs and make appropriate recommendations for services to achieve agreed outcomes. Participate in the allocation of cases and accept cases allocated by the Team Manager commensurate with your level of experience. Liaise with other agency professionals as necessary to fulfil the Directorates statutory duties and achieve best outcomes for children. Fully engage in supervision and performance appraisal. Maintain good case records, write reports as required in line with departmental standards. Give evidence in court in relation to care or other proceedings. Partnerships Have a commitment to shared values and the common purpose of developing a culture of interagency working, including statutory bodies, third and private sector organisations. Ensure multi agency engagement in all assessment and planning processes. Plan and commission services and support for children, young people, and their families. Liaise with colleagues in own and other departments and external agencies in order to gather information relevant to assessment and care planning activities: organise and chair meetings as required. Work with individuals or groups to develop individual potential. Understand and support the role and value of families and carers as partners in supporting their children to achieve positive outcomes. Ensure all interventions serve to improve outcomes for children. Make key decisions in terms of case management based on observation and professional judgement: understanding their context in relation to behaviour, listen actively and respond to concerns. Evaluate situations, analyse, and record them appropriately. Grade K only : Act as supervisor to Social Work students on placement, including support, guidance, challenge, and assessment. Strategic Management Contribute to the planning and development of the Directorates services. Understand your own role, and the importance of providing care or support through transitional periods. Identify transition points. Provide appropriate support and interventions. Communications Advise clients on the Directorates charging policies. Comply with Data Protection Legislation and the Access Request to Files Policy. Demonstrate good recording skills with the available technology. Liaise with staff of the Directorate and other agencies to effect decisions reached, and to participate in all necessary placement or review panels to ensure that service provision continues to be appropriate to service user needs and wishes. Promote children, young people and their familys participation in decision making. Ensure all work with children and families remains focused and meets the need of children. Use high level communication skills, including listening, building empathy, consultation, and negotiation to ensure positive outcomes for children. Undertake preventative work with families in order to reduce the need for care or accommodation: support and assist families and extended families, to care for their children. Work with children and young people, families, carers, and communities to help them make informed choices and decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning. Develop and maintain effective relationships with children and young people, their families, and carers: provide advice and support: help resolve conflict. Systems and Information Maintain case records, including computerised systems, in line with Directorate procedures. Adhere to professional and organisational procedures on confidentiality and maintaining appropriate boundaries with service users and their families. Safeguarding Complete assessments within timescales with children and their families, develop care plans and provide support for children and their families. Provide support and advice to carers and encourage the development and maintenance of appropriate support networks and services within individual homes or in the community. Take necessary statutory or other action in relation to the safety of children, including emergency situations, and liaison with other agencies as required in such cases. Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people that you are responsible for and come into contact with. Investigate allegations of neglect, abuse, or ill-treatment of children, in accordance with legislative requirements and child protection procedures; undertake assessments of risk and need; where appropriate, arrange accommodation for children and young people. Apply for Child Assessment Orders and Emergency Protection Orders. Prepare appropriate plans for children and young people, including arrangements for obtaining and implementing Court orders. "}