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Social Worker
| Posting date: | 17 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | £44,420.00 to £46,547.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | (Inclusive of 15% market plussage) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2025 |
| Location: | The Yarn, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4230 |
Summary
Salary: £44,420 - £46,547 (Inclusive of 15% market plussage)
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Wednesday 09 April 2025
Youth Offending Team - Empowering Youth, Building Futures
Our specialist child exploitation Emerald team is looking for a dedicated and qualified Social Worker to join them.
Rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, the Emerald team is closely integrated with the Youth Justice Service and our Stronger Families team who deliver an edge of care offer.
You will have the opportunity to work with our multi-agency partners to further develop our contextual safeguarding approach which includes our innovative risk outside the home (ROTH) child protection framework and is part of our ongoing partnership with Durham University's contextual safeguarding research team.
In this role, you will act as the primary worker with case responsibility for adolescent children in need and those requiring protection. You will conduct timely assessments of the needs and risks facing vulnerable children and young people, including undertaking Section 47 child protection enquiries and collaborating closely with Police colleagues on joint investigations.
We are looking for someone with extensive knowledge of the risks and indicators of child exploitation, along with proven experience in disruption techniques and working effectively with young people at risk of entering the youth justice system. You should have a deep understanding of the needs of vulnerable young people, including those who have experienced trauma or are in care, and be skilled at applying trauma-informed practices through a case formulation approach.
This is your chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people. Are you ready to make a difference?
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Wednesday 09 April 2025
Youth Offending Team - Empowering Youth, Building Futures
Our specialist child exploitation Emerald team is looking for a dedicated and qualified Social Worker to join them.
Rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, the Emerald team is closely integrated with the Youth Justice Service and our Stronger Families team who deliver an edge of care offer.
You will have the opportunity to work with our multi-agency partners to further develop our contextual safeguarding approach which includes our innovative risk outside the home (ROTH) child protection framework and is part of our ongoing partnership with Durham University's contextual safeguarding research team.
In this role, you will act as the primary worker with case responsibility for adolescent children in need and those requiring protection. You will conduct timely assessments of the needs and risks facing vulnerable children and young people, including undertaking Section 47 child protection enquiries and collaborating closely with Police colleagues on joint investigations.
We are looking for someone with extensive knowledge of the risks and indicators of child exploitation, along with proven experience in disruption techniques and working effectively with young people at risk of entering the youth justice system. You should have a deep understanding of the needs of vulnerable young people, including those who have experienced trauma or are in care, and be skilled at applying trauma-informed practices through a case formulation approach.
This is your chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people. Are you ready to make a difference?
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