Social Worker inSalisbury inSalisbury PUBLISHED 17 DEC 2023

To contribute to team processes in a positive and appropriate manner, by attending team meetings and undertaking any necessary and appropriate team duties.

To make an active contribution to the development of service delivery through the sharing of knowledge, information and skills. To take responsibility for personal professional development through the utilisation of relevant practice research/developments, legislation, participative supervision and appraisal processes.

To undertake further training which is consistent with the needs of the individualand the organisation, as agreed with the manager.

To work within an equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory framework. Value diversity within the team and in contact with other professionals, children, young people and families.

Support and Safeguarding Service - Empowering Families, Protecting Futures

Join us on a rewarding journey as a Social Worker in Wiltshire, where you'll make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families. Our Social Workers are pivotal in supporting Wiltshire's vulnerable children, from pre-birth to age 18. We operate on a patch-based model, matching families with your expertise and chosen area within the county. We prioritise flexibility, offering various work locations and hotdesking opportunities to facilitate collaboration with safeguarding teams and services.

At our core, we believe in a 'one journey, one worker' approach, providing consistent support through dedicated relationships. Our diverse team includes ASYEs, Experienced Social Workers, Family Keyworkers, and an Assistant Team Manager. Collaboration is central to our work, as you'll partner with professionals and multi-agency teams.

We care about your well-being, offering flexible work arrangements such as a 9-day fortnight, compressed hours, full or part-time positions, and job shares.

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The overall responsibilities of the Family & Childrens Support and Safeguarding Service are:

To prevent family breakdown

To prevent children and families needing more intensive statutory services

To deliver an effective family-based and relationship-based approach to enable children and families to achieve positive outcomes

To meet all relevant statutory responsibilities The Family & Childrens Support and Safeguarding Service has social workers, senior keyworkers, keyworkers and local partnership advisors delivering or supporting evidence-based direct work with vulnerable children and families (working complex level 2b [CAF] cases, Child in Need and Child Protection cases). Social workers, senior keyworkers, keyworkers and local partnership advisors work together in pods within existing geographical hubs with appropriate supervision,