Family Front Door (FFD) Social Worker

Job description

About

The role involves processing referrals from a range of partner agencies, parents and carers. This involves working within a fast-paced environment, analysing information and making appropriate recommendations in accordance with the Worcestershire level of needs guidance.

As part of the family front door, your work will be primarily focused in the Redditch/ Wychavon area which will enable you to gain a better understanding of the services available to children, young people and their families and build relationships with partner agencies who regularly contact the family front door.

You will be part of a team where a culture of learning, critical thinking and reflective practice is encouraged, with regular individual and group supervision, manageable caseloads, regular team meetings and the support of a stable and permanent management group.

Key Responsibilities

As a Social Worker in the FFD, you will:

Complete contacts and undertake appropriate enquiries with parents, carers and partner agencies , prioritising risk, and making recommendations in line with the Worcestershire Levels of Need Guidance.

Make high quality decision making in timescales to ensure children receive services and support without delay

Be part of the duty rota on phone lines for urgent safeguarding enquires and calls escalated from the Family Connect team.