Independent Social Worker

To provide a high quality and dependable standard of service which meet our organisations values and standards.

Key Skills:

• Case managing up to three families at any one time and provide cover for any absent Team/Case Manager.
• Conducting high quality assessments which fall within the “Working Together to Safeguard Children” protocol.
• Devising, implementing, supervising and evaluating work programmes incorporating direct interventions
• Completing reports and finalising the assessment process making decisive recommendations
• Representing the organisation at Court, providing written and verbal evidence as required.
• To actively promote PIPS commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults at a level appropriate to this group.
• Applicants will need to be registered with the Social Work England.

Responsibilities:

• To assist and support the Centre Managers and Executive Team members in the management of the Centres and the staff,
• To develop in conjunction with the Centre Managers and Executive Team, a safe, structured, learning environment which is based on the values and standards of behaviour of PIPS as set out in the PIPS Way,
• To look for opportunities to improve existing practices. To establish and maintain appropriate liaisons with other professionals.
• To represent PIPS at community/professional functions and to promote its services.
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Family Assessment:

• To ensure that the child's immediate welfare is afforded paramount consideration,
• To conduct assessments which fall within the ‘Working Together documents’ protocol,
• In conjunction with the Centre Managers and members of the Executive Team, develop existing policies and procedures, service provision and resources,
• To case manage up to three families (community based or residential) at any one time and provide cover for any absent Case Manager,
• To be responsible for undertaking comprehensive assessments taking a leading role in: -
  • Constructing an ‘initial’ baseline (2-4 weeks) assessment
  • Undertaking comprehensive parenting/risk assessments that inform other professionals and the court, long term recommendations in relation to the welfare and safety of a child
  • Devising, implementing, supervising and evaluating work programmes incorporating direct interventions which will inform your final recommendations
  • Completion of reports and finalising the assessment process making decisive recommendations
• To work with parents/carers, social workers and relevant others on Pre-placement plans, work programmes and interventions which address identified needs. These would include:
  • Teaching parenting skills and practicesAssessing child and family interaction and parental ability
  • Construction and testing of hypotheses regarding family functioning and needs
  • Providing structured feedback to parents/carers
  • To monitor and evaluate the effects of any such intervention on a child's emotional and physical wellbeing.