Social Work Coordinator (SO1)
London Borough of Islington
Who You Are
You are a highly responsible, paraprofessional individual who is capable of providing enhanced administrative support to meet the demands of frontline practice. Your role is to significantly boost the effectiveness of child and family social workers, helping families to safeguard children. This position requires an experienced administrator who can comfortably manage the team's calendar and help social workers prioritize tasks. You are expected to anticipate planning and preparation and adapt to changes within the organization proactively. You are also someone who always looks for ways to improve workflows and identify gaps in systems that could benefit from improvements.
What the Job Involves
As a Social Work Coordinator (SWC), you are the first point of contact for the team from other staff, service users, and other professionals. Your role is primarily to manage the logistics and administration related to the team's operations. You will need to handle the planning and preparation for all meetings involving families or other professionals. Moreover, you will be tasked with managing the team's calendar and ensuring that the social workers you support stay organized and efficient. You must constantly engage in quality improvement initiatives, identifying operational gaps and proposing improvements that will drive added value to frontline practice.
Skills
- Superb organizational abilities
- Strong communication skills
- Experience in administrative roles
- Ability to anticipate needs and prepare accordingly
- Adaptability to changing environments
- Aptitude for continuous quality improvement
- Knowledge of child and family social work