Who You Are You are a dedicated and skilled social worker with a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. You have the ability to manage complex caseloads and make informed decisions while working independently and collaboratively with team members and other professionals. You demonstrate leadership qualities, providing mentorship and sharing best practices to foster growth and learning within your team. What the Job Involves The role involves managing an allocated caseload, including high-complexity and high-risk cases related to child protection, care and support, deprivation of liberty, and court action. You will conduct assessments, design care and support plans, and determine external support within budget limits. You will work in partnership with various services to optimize resource deployment and ensure positive outcomes through professional support and decision-making. The role also includes participating in a duty system, responding to immediate cases, safeguarding vulnerable individuals, and being a role model to assist colleagues and social work students in their professional development. Skills Strong decision-making and case management abilities Proficiency in conducting assessments and creating care plans Effective crisis response and risk management Leadership and mentoring proficiency Experience in safeguarding and court proceedings Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills Ability to work with diverse stakeholders