The role of the Social Worker is to provide the overall delivery of Children's statutory services within Dorset Council. The post is responsible for delivering alongside other professionals a range of statutory services to children, young people and their families in regard to the Children Act 1989/other relevant legislation in order to deliver both a prevention and safeguarding service. The role is delivered across a range of different service delivery contexts. Key responsibilities 1. To maintain registration with Social Work England and to undertake statutory and other tasks related to the responsibilities of the service group outlined in the context statement, in accordance with relevant legislation and Children's Social Worker Framework. 2. To deliver the service in accordance with statutory responsibilities set out in the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation. 3. To undertake assessment of children's needs in accordance with Directorate policies and procedures. Assessments will be carried out in conjunction with children, families, carers and other professionals and in a timely manner in accordance with Council's policies and procedures. 4. To undertake assessments of children's needs and create effective plans which are renewed in a timely manner. 5. To promote and safeguard the welfare of children. 6. To apply specific methods of intervention as appropriate. 7. To provide support, information and advice to families to help parents become more self-reliant. 8. To prepare reports for courts and various meetings and to present to a variety of professionals in a variety of settings and may be required to attend to give evidence in legal proceedings as required. 9. To maintain essential records, input and maintain records on the core computer system as required. 10. To make available any records for statistical purposes or inspection. 11. To attend team meetings and other meetings relevant to the work of the service group, as required by the Team Manager. 12. To function within financial and budgetary guidelines. 13. To engage in and prepare for supervision and appraisal through self-evaluation against the Children's Social Work Framework and ensure that continuous professional development is evidenced and maintained. 14. To undertake training and development as required including ongoing post qualification professional development. 15. To undertake any other lesser or comparable duties as required relating to the particular specialised function of the team or teams. 16. To demonstrate a level of professional practice, ability, competency, skills, knowledge and behaviours which is outlined in the Children's Social Worker Framework. The framework identifies what you are expected to demonstrate at the appropriate level / grade. Entry level into the Assessed & Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) Social Worker Level 1 - (Grade 9) End of ASYE / Social Worker Level 2 - (Grade 10) Experienced Social Worker Level 3 - (Grade 11) NB: The duties and responsibilities of this post are not restrictive, and the post holder may be required on occasion to undertake other duties. This will not substantially change the nature of the post. Supervision and management Reporting to: Team Manager Responsibility for: No supervision or management at entry level into the Assessed & Supported Year in Employment (ASYE), Social Worker Level or at end of ASYE / Social Worker Level 2. Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.