Social Worker - Early Help & Prevention Service

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Early Help & Prevention Service
Specialism: Children's Social Work - Early Help & Prevention
Location: Portsmouth, UK
Salary: £42 per hour
Type: Full-time Locum (3 months)

Social Worker - Early Help & Prevention Service in Portsmouth, earning £42 hourly, full time for 3 months. Dive into an exciting opportunity to work within our innovative Early Help and Prevention Service, supporting families to address issues early on and ensuring their needs are met effectively. This locum position offers you the chance to be part of a dynamic team, focusing on strengthening family plans and providing vital support.

The Service

Our Early Help and Prevention Service in Portsmouth is pioneering a proactive approach by offering practical support to families early on, aiming to prevent problems from escalating. With a focus on open communication, we prioritise what's important to families, exploring new strategies to assist them. Our approach involves collaborating with the entire family to align objectives and steer situations back on track.

We're committed to repairing relationships and mitigating harm, using a restorative approach at every step. By working closely with partnership agencies, we blend high support with high challenge, fostering robust relationships between practitioners and families. Recognised as a "Good" Local Authority by Ofsted, Portsmouth is dedicated to systemic work that elevates outcomes for children and families.

The Role

As part of the 0-19 Early Help team, your role will be pivotal in fortifying plans designed to help families enact change without necessitating statutory intervention. You'll provide sensitive yet effective support and challenge to families and staff. This role encompasses line management duties within a Locality based team, requiring engagement in data monitoring and other Quality Assurance activities. Portsmouth values social work, continues to invest in its frontline staff, and is committed to enhancing practice through sharing expertise and professional development opportunities.

What you will do:

• Deliver direct support and intervention to families, ensuring a focus on early prevention and addressing issues before they escalate.
• Work collaboratively with families to develop practical, sustainable plans that do not require statutory intervention.
• Oversee line management responsibilities within your locality team, ensuring data accuracy and effective Quality Assurance.
• Foster relationships with partner agencies to provide comprehensive support networks for families.
• Engage in continuous professional development, enhancing your skills and expertise in social work practices.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom and variety that locum positions offer, helping you manage your professional commitments.
• Professional Development: Access dedicated training opportunities to keep your skills updated and your career progressing.
• Supportive Environment: Join a team focused on improving outcomes for children and young people in a collaborative setting.