The Role
About Southwark
About Southwark: Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a Council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. We are committed to our ‘Fairer Futures for All’ promise which ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do. If you want to make a difference at a local level, apply to Southwark Council today.
The Role:
Are you committed to improving the lives of Southwark children and families?
If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Safeguarding & Family Support Service to work as part of an integrated team to promote the well-being, social and emotional development, achievement, positive behaviour and safety for children and young people.
About You
-You will be working closely with social workers using integrated tools and processes (Assessment Framework, Team Around the Child/Family) to support families with a variety of needs, providing advice, practical support and guidance to achieve positive outcomes for families.
-You will use a range of professional skills, including consultation, assessment, intervention planning, delivery and review to co-ordinate support, empower parents and facilitate key transitions for children and families.
-You will be a team player with excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and be able to maintain accurate records and reports to quality standards.
Additional Information:
- This a is x2 Full-time Permanent position
- Standard 36 hours, Monday - Friday
-Enhanced DBS check required
If you would like more information about this post or an informal chat, please email : Asabi Wright: Service Manager Safeguarding and Family Support via (Asabi.Wright@southwark.gov.uk)
Additional salary details
Benefits and more information
-https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
-https://jobs.theguardian.com/minisites/southwark-council/life-at-southwark-benefits-and-more/
Recruitment Timetable
• Advert Closing Date: 11.59pm on 15/05/2023
• Interview Date:: 21/05/2023
We are an organisation that is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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