Key Responsibilities
To manage a caseload which will require key working responsibilities. This will mean actively devising, implementing, and reviewing detailed care plans, completing risk assessments using the unit’s format for assessing and gathering information for all children and young people receiving a service, as well as following agreed programmed work. To work in partnership with the child / young person, their parents / carers, and other relevant professionals, ensuring that a consistent care planning approach is achieved
As a key worker you will ensure that the introduction and transition process for a child or young person is a positive one working within statutory time scales, as well as ensuring any change to the package of care is actively supported.
As a key worker you will ensure that life story work is a focus during the young person’s time in care or receiving a service, therefore ensuring that any transition or change to care is carried out sensitively and in the child’s / young person’s best interests.
To attend statutory case reviews, planning meetings, child protection meetings, case conferences and any other relevant meetings. To submit various reports which fit the purpose of a meeting, and to represent the service by giving clear, concise, and accurate information.
To maintain positive relationships between the unit and community, ensuring that the Unit is an integral part of the community.
To contribute to the review and development of policies, practices, and services in accordance with changes in legislation and community needs with particular reference to vulnerable groups.
To account for any monies or financial responsibilities that may be delegated.
To safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and it is expected that all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
To maintain the privacy of all its staff and customers. It is expected that all staff to handle all individuals’ personal information in a sensitive and professional manner. All staff are under an obligation not to gain access or attempt to gain access to information they are not authorised to have.
To commit to a healthy and safe working environment and expects all its employees to implement and promote its policy in all aspects of their work.
To have a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity and expects all employees to implement and promote this in their own work.
Due to the nature of the Service, this role involves working a combination early shifts, late shifts and alternative weekend shifts. What you need:
QSW Status – including qualification, Social Work England registration and completed ASYE
A minimum of 2 years’ experience
Right to work in the UK Benefits of working with Remedy
A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
Referral bonus – up to £250* per person placed.
Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply
You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.
Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit
