Senior Practitioner - Early Help Allocation Panel - Connecting Families

at  Bath and North East Somerset Council

REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to analyse situations accurately
• Strong report-writing skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and stay focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and families
• Self-motivated and accustomed to working to deadlines
• Good IT skills
• Experience in establishing and nurturing multi-agency relationships

WHY JOIN US?

• Be part of a creative team that works with theories of trauma, attachment, and loss, and systemic practice
• Collaborate with a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to ensuring the best outcomes for our children
  If you are passionate about making a positive impact and have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!
  If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Tracey Bidgood, Connecting Families Team Manager on 01225 396096 or email tracey_bidgood@bathnes.gov.uk

AT BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL WE HAVE ONE OVERRIDING PURPOSE TO IMPROVE PEOPLE’S LIVES.

Join our Connecting Families Team as a Senior Practitioner Social Worker!
Are you a dedicated and dependable Senior Practitioner Social Worker? We are looking for someone like you to support the Early Help Allocation Panel (EHAP) and make a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families. This post is 15 hours per week to be worked two days out of the following three - Monday, Tuesday or Friday.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare for and attend EHAP meetings
• Contact families to establish their needs and identify any issues or concerns
• Conduct home visits and arrange Lead Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings
• Complete step-down consultations with colleagues
• Produce detailed written reports and family assessments

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.