Childrens Social Worker

To provide a high-performing social work service to children and families in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and statutory requirements. The post-holder may work in one of the following service areas:

1. Family and Community Services
2. Family Support, Prevention and Intervention
3. Court, Looked After Children and Leaving Care
4. Adoption and Fostering
5. Safeguarding and Quality Assurance

Manage social work caseload of more complex nature and with high levels of autonomy.

Provide expert professional and technical advice to other Social Workers, managers, colleagues and partners.

Provide professional supervision of other Social Workers (circa 3-6), supporting caseload management and promoting reflective practice and continuous professional development.

Demonstrate skilled use of a range of frameworks for assessment and intervention. Model and help others develop social work professionalism and effective caseload management.

Establish a network of internal and external colleagues to support effective practice. Prepare court proceeding reports acting as expert testimony in Care or Private Order proceedings.

Participate in Panel processes.

Chair professional meetings with inter-agency partners and clients.

Produce management information and analysis.

Participate in team planning and contribute to the delivery of team and service plans.

Demonstrate awareness and compliance with required Standards including the Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework (Experienced Social Worker level).