Children’s Social Worker

Job Description

Job Title : Children’s Social Worker
Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : North Yorkshire House, Scarborough YO12 6EE, North Yorkshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : immediate start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £25.33

Children’s Social Care provide services which follow from specific legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and
the Children Act 2004 as well as other Government guidance and policy. We are committed to providing good
quality services to support children young people and their families. To work at all times in line with the Health and
Care Professions Council’s Code of Practice. Enhanced DBS check and Health and Care Professions Council
registration required. This role involves spoken communications so a confident use of English language is required
Knowledge
Grade J
⦁ Knowledge of current good practice in child care
⦁ Knowledge of the principles of the Children Act 1989, the Children Act
2004, the Every Child Matters agenda and Care Planning Regulations 2010

Grade K
In addition to the skills and knowledge detailed above at Grade J
⦁ Knowledge of the judicial processes
Knowledge of theory and practice of care assessment, planning, child protection/safeguarding procedures; detailed knowledge of relevant legislation acquired through professional qualification in social work plus minimum 2 year post-qualification experience in relevant field
Experience
Grade J :
⦁ Some background experience in a social care or similar setting
⦁ Work placement in a child care setting (degree course) Grade K :
⦁ The eligibility criterion for progression beyond (Grade J) will be as above for Grade J plus 2 years relevant post-qualification experience in accordance with designated performance standards.
Instances may occur where the post-qualification experience is not in a post specifically designated as Social Worker. In such cases the appropriate Service Manager must be satisfied as to the quality and relevance of that experience
Occupational Skills
Grade J :
⦁ Ability to communicate with children and young people at all levels of ability
⦁ Undertake negotiation with families
⦁ Ability to assess family circumstances and need and identify necessary resources to meeting that need
⦁ Multi-disciplinary working intervention with Families
⦁ Presentation skills (written and oral)
⦁ The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
⦁ Advocacy
⦁ Care Planning and implementation
⦁ Ability to engage with service users
⦁ Team working
⦁ Effective written and verbal communication skills including report writing
⦁ IT skills to include competency in word processing, manipulating spreadsheets, accessing information from databases and electronic communication.
⦁ Time management skills
Ability to engage with service users
Professional Qualifications/Training/Registrations required by law, and/or essential for the performance of the role
Grade J:
⦁ Fully qualified, accredited social work professional status (CQSW, DipSW, CSS, PQCCA)
⦁ Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council

Grade K:
⦁ Fully qualified, accredited social work professional status (CQSW, DipSW, CSS, PQCCA)
Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council  Successfully passing Level 3 (competence based) Assessment