Social Worker - A&I (maternity cover)

At Slough Children First we offer exceptional support, flexible working and a chance to do things differently. We are proud to have created a place where social work can flourish. Our young people are looking for social workers who are down-to-earth, honest, approachable and who can be themselves. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

As a social worker within our Assessment & Intervention Service, what we call the front door, you will be responsible for undertaking social work on allocated cases and producing outcome-based plans that reflect the needs of and risks to children and their families. You will develop effective relationships with children, young people and their families to improve the impact of work and determine the level of service available.

We are looking for candidates whose CVs reflect but are not limited to the following experience/knowledge:

• Completing assessments of the needs of children and their families
• Knowledge and ability of multiagency working
• Ability to explore and assess risk
• Drawing up plans of intervention in the lives of children and their families
• Knowledge of family network meetings/family group conferences to draw up family support plan
• Knowledge of the Children’s Act; particularly sections 17 and 47
• Presenting cases in multiagency meetings/settings
• Writing professional reports
• Ability to work collaboratively with families
• Court work experience is an added advantage
• Ability to effectively communicate with children and actively involve them in the assessment of their needs

For this role you will need to be a Social Work England registered social worker with a professional social work qualification, or equivalent, and possess demonstrable experience.

We work on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 2 days per week based in the office. 

If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an exciting journey to turn children’s services around in Slough then come and join us. In return, we can offer you:

• Training and development opportunities
• Agile working supported by technology
• Flexible working policies
• Friendly working environment and great colleagues.

Slough is one of the most diverse places in the country outside of London and a great place to live or work. In fact it's the best place to live or work according to a survey by Glassdoor. Pleasant environments, above average salaries and a lower cost of living, mean an increased quality of life for employees. We're also one of the most accessible places to be, nestled on the corner of the M25, M4 and M40, and less than 20 minutes by train to Central London.