Social Worker - IRS Team

Location Newcastle upon Tyne
Job type Permanent
Salary £32878.00 - £36876.00 per annum
Reference HQ00093668_1571323165

Sanctuary Social Care is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to work within an IRS Team based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of Social Work Practice in Children's Services.

The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is £32,878 to £36,876 per annum.

Duties:

  • To assist the Team Manager to deliver services in accordance with agreed objectives, financial targets, quality and performance standards, that will improve the outcomes for individuals and families.
  • To undertake complex case work ensuring that families and/or individuals receive appropriate support that is consistent, integrated and of the highest standard.
  • To work within the statutory framework and comply with Directorate policies, procedures and guidance.
  • To maintain high quality safeguarding standards for Children or Vulnerable Adults, reporting concerns promptly to the Team Manager.
  • To promote high standards of professional practice through monitoring, reviewing and evaluation of interventions that will improve the quality of the outcomes for service users.
  • To update and maintain computer and written records in accordance with Directorate guidelines ensuring the quality of the information noted is accurate and up to date.
  • To chair and minute and/or participate in meetings in respect of service users.
  • To establish and promote effective working relationships with external partners, agencies and other sections of the Directorate that will improve practice and outcomes for individuals and families.
  • To provide advice and guidance on policies and services including the effective involvement of service users through working groups, meeting etc.
  • To administer petty cash in accordance with the Authority and the Directorate's financial regulations and procedures.
  • To assist in maintaining a healthy, safe and secure environment and to act in accordance with the Council's policies and procedures.
  • To promote and implement the Council's Equality Policy in all aspects of employment and service delivery.

Requirements of the Social Worker:

  • Degree or equivalent in social work
  • Significant senior level frontline experience within children's services
  • Current HCPC registration

Contact:

This Social Worker job is advertised by Jenifer Watts; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting us. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.