Qualified Social Worker - Young Carers
Location: Cumbria
Hours: 4 days per week
Contract: Temporary - 6 months
Salary/Rate: Negotiable, depending on experience and pay status
Working Pattern: Hybrid working available
Driver: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential
Supporting Futures Consulting are recruiting on behalf of a well-respected charity for a Qualified Social Worker to support young carers and their families across Cumbria.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to provide specialist assessment, risk assessment and support to children, young people and young adult carers aged 5–25 who are affected by caring responsibilities within their families.
The successful candidate will have strong experience completing robust assessments, identifying and managing risk, safeguarding children and young people, and working collaboratively with families and multi-agency professionals.
About the Role
You will manage a caseload of young carers and their families, completing comprehensive assessments to understand their individual circumstances, caring responsibilities, strengths, needs and potential risks.
You will work closely with children, young people, parents and professionals to develop appropriate support plans and ensure young carers are receiving the right services to reduce inappropriate or excessive caring responsibilities.
As the service continues to develop, you will also play an important role in building effective relationships with schools, social care, health services, Family Hubs and community organisations.
Key Responsibilities
Complete comprehensive assessments of young carers and their families
Undertake robust risk assessments and identify safeguarding concerns
Assess the impact of caring responsibilities on children's and young people's wellbeing, education, development and family life
Manage a caseload and provide appropriate interventions and support
Develop and review individualised support plans
Identify strengths, needs and protective factors within families
Work closely with children, young people and parents to identify appropriate outcomes
Make appropriate referrals to specialist and community services
Work collaboratively with social care, health, education and other partner agencies
Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings and professional discussions
Use effective multi-agency working and triangulation to inform assessments and decision-making
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records
Monitor and review risk, safeguarding concerns and outcomes
Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed appropriately
Advocate for the needs and rights of young carers and their families
Contribute to the development of effective referral pathways and partnership workingWhat We're Looking For
We are particularly interested in candidates who have:
Previous experience working with children, young people and families
Strong experience completing assessments and identifying support needs
Experience undertaking risk assessments and safeguarding assessments
Good knowledge of child protection, safeguarding and relevant legislation
Experience managing complex or vulnerable cases
Strong understanding of the impact of caring responsibilities on children and young people
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Experience working within a multi-agency environment
Strong skills in professional judgement, analysis and triangulation of information
Excellent case management and record-keeping skills
Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicleShould this opportunity be of any interest please call (phone number removed) or email your CV to
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