CSW - Social Worker - Leaving Care and Children Looked After Service (Gr 8)*
Sutton
Who You Are
A dedicated Social Worker with a passion for supporting children and young people in care. You have a focus on building genuine, lasting relationships with a variety of individuals including children living with foster carers, prospective adopters and those in residential homes. You are driven by the core purpose of ensuring a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for every child.
What the job involves
You will lead on life-long permanence planning and be at the heart of advocating for the children's wishes. Conducting regular visits, you will use specific tools to understand their lived experiences, wishes, and feelings. You will develop comprehensive Care Plans focused on achieving timely permanence and assessing risks and safety continuously. Be a creative supporter for older children transitioning into semi-independent living and adulthood. You will also collaborate effectively with various partner agencies and take charge of preparing high-quality court statements and evidence for care proceedings.
Skills
- Strong relationship building skills
- Ability to plan, implement and review comprehensive care plans
- Knowledge of child-centered tools and methodologies
- Experience with statutory assessments and reviews
- Ability to collaborate and coordinate with partner agencies
- Excellent written communication for preparing legal documents
- Ability to support and guide young people towards independence
- Experience in safeguarding and risk assessment