Job Description

Organisation
Southampton City Council
Service Area
Family Safeguarding
Job Location
CIvic Centre
Contract Length
Permanent
Work Hours
Full time - 37 hours per week
Salary
40,476 - 44,710
Special Requirements
Qualification in Social Work with SWE Registration and Enhanced DBS will be required
Closing Date 03/12/2024
Job Reference 15315
and Person Specification
We are currently recruiting a full time social worker to our Kinship Care team and inviting applications from qualified, experienced, positive and forward-thinking Social Workers wishing to join us here in Southampton. We have some exciting things happening to better support our children and families.


About the team:



You will join an energetic and dynamic team striving to keeping children within their Kinship network. The team consist of Social Workers and Family Practitioners who take on various roles within the Safeguarding Service.



We cover a vast range of services including both Public and Private law assessments for court in respect of Special Guardianship.



Our service links in with almost every aspect of Children's Services, whether that be finding and linking in extended family to support a young person, carrying out Family Group Conferences or providing post Special Guardianship support. We have lead responsibility for Private Fostering and Stepparent Adoption as well as fostering assessments for Kinship carers.



We are committed to continue providing the best service we can for our children and families. Here in Southampton, we have received a 'Good' outcome from Ofsted during our most recent inspection with a grading of 'Outstanding' in respect of leadership and management. We recognise that for workers to be at their best to support families, they need the right support from their leaders in learning opportunities, consistent meaningful supervision, and a positive work environment.



We promote relational practice and believe that positive and open relationships with each other, with our colleague agencies and with our families are essential to helping create change and supporting families.


About the role:



You will be based in a supportive and dynamic team, working in a challenging environment that is fast paced. You will be responsible for carrying out assessments for potential Kinship carers, whether that be Fostering, Special Guardianship, Private Fostering or Stepparent adoption. You will learn to complete Special Guardianship Needs Assessments; gain a good understanding of the Adoption Special Guardianship Support fund and how to access therapeutic interventions for young people post Special Guardianship. You may be required to give evidence in Court. You will work closely with our colleagues in the children's social work teams to ensure the best possible outcomes for children



We maintain close links with our colleagues in the area teams such as our Family Help and Family Safeguarding teams as well as our Pathways through care and Fostering Service



We participate in reflecting discussions with other teams to consider creative ways of engaging with families


What we can offer you:



Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.


• A generous local government pension scheme.
• Continued Learning Development opportunities such as our Systemic Practice Programme and internal training opportunities
• Flexible working (role dependant). Up to 13 days of Flexi Leave.
• Hybrid working arrangements (role dependant).
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
• Online Benefits - salary sacrifice schemes, benefits and discounts.
• Great local transport links.
• Employee assistance programme with access to our health wellbeing and support.


For further information on our benefits package please visit: Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)


Contact details for informal discussion:



For further information and details regarding the role, please contact Gayle Langhorn, Team Manager, gayle.langhorn@southampton.gov.uk or Daniel Clark, Service Manager, Daniel.clark@southampton.gov.uk


Recruitment contact details:



Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk

Tel: 023 8083 4033



For more information about SCC please visit Southampton City Council

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