Social Worker

The Government of Montserrat is seeking to recruit a highly qualified Social Worker with a wealth of extensive social worker experience, keen to impart their knowledge, skills, and experience with social work trainees, newly qualified social workers and others where appropriate to enhance their practice development.

JOB PURPOSE

To assist in the planning and implementation of the Government of Montserrat’s (GOM’s) Social Development to improve the social, economic and emotional condition of all persons on Montserrat.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage case load and maintain accurate case files for safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults.  

  • Coordinates, monitor, evaluate and assist with the development and implementation of social care programmes and interventions.

  • Perform investigations, assessments and prepare reports on various social issues and needs. 

  • Visit designated geographical areas in the community to monitor, address social needs and maintain up to date community profiles and reports.

  • Serve on special committees dealing with matters pertaining to Social Development when requested.

  • Support and encourage learning amongst staff and in particular contribute to the practice development of newly qualified social workers and social work assistants.

  • Work with Senior Social Workers in identifying and responding to specific learning themes and vulnerabilities within services areas.

  • Provide public education on Social issues.

  • Attend workshops and seminars pertaining to social development and Social issues.

  • Monitor, assess and respond to all conventions, which place a social obligation on the Government of Montserrat.

  • To collaborate with others on projects and initiatives to raise standards of the service.

  •  Assist with the formulation and implementation of Corporate, Business, Operational Work Plans, and Disaster Preparedness Plans for the Department.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS


The applicant must:-

  • Bsc in Social Work or  MA in Social Work

  • The person engaged will be expected to have worked as a Qualified Social Worker for at least 5 to 10 years.

  • Excellent technical, analytical report writing skills

  • Verbal and written communication

  • Creative skills

  • Interpersonal and basic counselling skills

  • Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills

  • Negotiating skills

  • Good Time management

  • Ability to work unsupervised

Other Requirements

  • Must be a current member of a recognized professional accreditation or licensing body. Membership should be maintained for the duration of the period of engagement. 

  • An up to date police check or Disclosure and Barring services (DBS) 

  • Updated Drivers’ License

TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT

Appointment will be made on a contractual basis for a period of 2 years.

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