Job Description

• • To make timely and appropriate responses to and manage assigned work in accordance with Directorate polices and procedures, budgets and relevant legislation.
  • To share information and develop effective working relationships with team members, professionals in other agencies and other colleagues in the Directorate.
  • To promote integrated working, ensuring a need led response that improves the outcomes for children and their families.
  • To undertake assessments in line with the "Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families".
  • To establish and implement action plans based on the assessed needs of the children, young people and their families, the child/young person in conjunction with their family and other agencies.
  • To promote partnership and participation with children and their families.
  • To carry out regular reviews of individual plans, record outcomes and formulate plans based on those reviews.
  • To maintain manual and computer based records in accordance with the Directorate recording policy.
  • To provide detailed reports for statutory reviews, child protection conferences, panels and courts as required.
  • To carry out all statutory requirements that arises in relation to allocated work.
  • To assist and support colleagues in carrying out statutory requirements and other work required.

To contribute to new developments and policy formulation as appropriate.

To operate at all times within HCPC standards and to work and progress within the Professional Capabilities Framework'.

• To actively participate in supervision, performance management and target setting.
• To participate in the Council's Emergency Plan when required.
• Any other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post or to assist the Directorate in the fulfilment of its objectives, commensurate with the post holders grade, abilities and aptitude.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualifications: Degree approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). • Experience: 2+ years working with children as a qualified Social Worker in the UK. • Compliance: Up to date HCPC registration and DBS. • Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently. • Hours: 37.5 hours p/w.