MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The job description refers to the principal duties and responsibilities of the
Post. It does not necessarily list in detail all the tasks required to carry out
these duties and responsibilities.
• To provide a consistent and quality service in partnership with children,
young people, families and carers.
• To promote the delivery of strength based practice at all times.
• To work in partnership with other professionals and agencies both
internally and externally.
• To promote and represent positively the work of the Directorate with all
partner agencies.
• To undertake assessments including assessments of need and
assessments of risk, in line with Directorate and national standards.
• To undertake planning and reviewing responsibilities in line with
Directorate and national standards.
• To take responsibility for ensuring the flexible use of all available
resources to meet identified service user need within agreed Divisional
parameters including budget.
• To be aware of and have an understanding of all relevant legislation,
guidance, policy and procedures, good practice guidelines and national
standards.
• To attend all relevant meetings, reviews and court hearings, producing
reports, giving evidence verbally and in writing as required, and to, at all
times, represent the Directorate in a professional manner.
• To maintain accurate and up to date social care records, both
electronically and on hard files, including WCCIS, in relation to each child
or young person in line with Directorate policy.
• To provide information and prepare reports for the Operational Manager or
Team Manager as required.
• To professionally manage a caseload consistent with responsibilities and
grade.
• To participate fully in professional supervision consistent with the
Directorate Supervision Policy and Workload Management Policy.
• To maintain Social Work Registration with the Social Care Wales
• To take responsibility for your own continuous professional development
including updating knowledge about the relevant legislation, standards,
practice, guidance and research that impacts on the provision of social
care services.
• To take part in training and Team Meetings.
• To contribute to the development of an Annual Team Service Plan.
• To assist the Team Manager in meeting the annual performance targets
for the team.
• To assist the Team Manager in ensuring good practice is promoted and
enhanced within the team.
• To participate as required in inter-departmental planning arrangements
and project work on a regular or ad-hoc basis.
• To assist training officers and others in developing and delivering
appropriate training for staff in relation to service specific/specialist issues
in line with the registration requirements of the Social Care Wales.
• To ensure compliance with the Council’s Financial Regulations, Standing
Orders, Policies and Procedures
• To implement the principles of the Council’s Equal Opportunity Policy
whilst carrying out the above duties.
• To adhere to Health and Safety legislation / relevant Council policies and
procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of
yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your acts /
omissions.
• To implement the principles of the Council's Environment Policy while
carrying out the above duties.
• To report without delay any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate
safeguarding officer.
• Such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and in
accordance with the general character of the job as may reasonably be
required by the Chief Officer from time to time.