Senior Social Worker - London, United Kingdom - Eden Brown Synergy

Eden Brown Synergy
Eden Brown Synergy
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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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My client in West London required a Senior Social Worker to work within the 18-25 care leavers Team.

The role involves working with young people aged 18 to 25 in order to enhance and further develop their independent living skills, knowledge and abilities working with a variety of stakeholders.


Duties include:

  • To provide a leaving care service to former relevant young people aged 18+, including UASC, in line with statutory requirements and departmental priorities.
  • To participate in training as required in the interests of the service overall and of career development.
  • To participate in supervision.
  • To participate in team meetings
  • To participate in emergency duty rota within specific role.
  • To participate in written recording, or using new technology where appropriate.
  • Respond to public and other agencies by telephone, correspondence and direct contact in order to provide a service within departmental priorities.
  • Liaise with relevant external agencies e.g. police, health authority etc.
  • Liaise with relevant colleagues in other Divisions and Council Departments.
  • To be responsible for individual client case planning for young people aged 18+ in line with the professional standards of the Department.
  • To be active in implementing the Council's equal opportunities policy in professional practice and service delivery.
  • To undertake service development tasks as appropriate.
  • To familiarise themselves with departmental policies and procedures.
SPECIALIST CHILD CARE DUTIES -SOCIAL CARE WORKER - 18 Plus LEAVING CARE TEAM

  • To provide a leaving care service to Former Relevant young people aged 18-21 years (or up to 24 years if in continuing education), in line with the requirements of the Children Leaving Care Act 2000.
  • In consultation with each Former Relevant young person, to establish a Pathway Plan which is reviewed every 6 months
  • To undertake ongoing assessments of young people's needs, including Independent Living Skills Assessment and to provide action planning and regular progress monitoring through Leaving Care visits.
  • To regularly liaise with carers and supported housing providers on young people's well being and monitor the safety, suitability and effectiveness of the placement
  • To maintain regular contact with young people in line with the Children Leaving Care Act and service requirements
  • To participate in the emergency Duty Rota for the relevant team, as directed, which will include some work with under 18's.
  • To support young people to access appropriate accommodation
  • To support ex UASC to access appropriate advice and guidance on resolving their asylum status
  • To provide ex UASC whose status has not been granted, with information on other sources/organisations that can provide support with voluntary return to their country of origin.
  • To take into account and listen to the needs and wishes of the young people and involve them in decision making about their lives
  • To actively promote young people's participation in education, employment or training and ensure that they have access to all available opportunities to enhance the quality of their lives
  • To advocate for young people and ensure they have equal access to the services offered by the Leaving Care Team.
  • To participate periodically in the 18 Plus Leaving Care Team Group-work programme for young people leaving care and other service developments as required
  • To uphold the 18 Plus Leaving Care Team Service standards and work within its policies procedures.
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