Job vacancy details
Social Worker, Duty & Assessment Team
Employer:Bracknell Forest Council
Reference:SCL1146
Salary:£26,500 - £31,000 pa with possible progression to £35,600 pa (pro-rata if part time)
Hours:37 hours per week. Part Time will be considered
Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position
Location:Bracknell, Berkshire
Closing date:16/07/2009 12:00 PM
An opportunity to join a stable and commited designated Duty and Assessment Team within Children’s Social Care.
As a qualified Social Worker, you will be required to have experience of working with children and their families, a good knowledge of the Assessment Framework in relation to both Children in Need and Children in Need of Safeguarding, as well as an ability to work in partnership with parents/carers and other agencies. Good report writing, IT, communication skills, and experience of, or a desire to learn how to work with children and their families using a Signs of Safety model.
Our team has only this vacancy and are performing at a high standard, with workers who are enthusiastic and committed to safeguarding children and improving outcomes. It’s a busy team with opportunities to do varied and interesting assessments yet with managable case loads.
We provide; regular supervision and professional development opportunities; excellent training, including a commitment to PQ.
Bracknell Forest is a 3 star authority and has recently received a ‘good’ rating in the Joint Area Review 2008 with outstanding achievement in ‘making a positive contribution’. However, we still are striving for continuous improvement.
Bracknell Forest Children’s Social Care demonstrates an unwavering commitment to improve the life chances and outcomes for children.
For an informal discussion, please contact Sonia Johnson , Team Manager 01344 351530 or Steve Bailey, Assistant Team Manager 01344 351379.
Interview date: To be confirmed
Equal Opportunities
- Please read the Application Pack below before you apply for this job. It contains information that you will need to refer to when applying. Not referring to this information is likely to reduce your chances of success.
- Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed by the Council in contact with children/young people or vulnerable adults must be aware that a Criminal Record Bureau check will be undertaken.
- Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
