To work closely with children, young people and their families, other staff within the service function and partner agencies to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk.
To promote a range of services which carry out statutory duties as required by legislation and guidance.
To assess the needs of children, young people and families to plan and implement suitable multi-agency interventions and service provisions to meet need and review outcomes.
Manage a caseload with a high level of complexity and risk including
those children subject to care proceedings and child protection plans.
Act in a consultative role to less experienced Social Workers to ensure
reflective practice in all single or multi-agency assessments, including
the development of outcome focused plans. This will include
supporting less experienced staff with court proceedings, chairing core
group and multi agency meetings, and facilitating family group
meetings.
Responsible for modelling a high standard of practice in relation to own
casework, including good quality case recording and report writing.
Provide mentoring and specialist consultation or advice to colleagues
and other professionals.
To undertake direct work with children, young people and families in
order to manage risk and achieve the sustained and positive outcomes
identified in assessments and plans.
Attend relevant meetings which require high level professional input.
Maintain and facilitate professional working relationships with all stake
holders to ensure the effective delivery of services.
Support advanced practitioners to improve social work practice.
To undertake training and development as required including on
going post qualification professional development.
Be accountable for own practice ensuring it is of high quality and
reflect bests practice.
Support, promote and safeguard the welfare of children and
young people. |
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