To provide a high-performing social work service to children and families in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and statutory requirements. The post-holder may work in one of the following service areas;
• Family and Community Services
• Family Support, Prevention and Intervention
• Court, Looked After Children and Leaving Care
• Adoption and Fostering
• Safeguarding and Quality Assurance
Manage social work caseload of more complex nature and with high levels of autonomy.
▪ Provide expert professional and technical advice to other Social Workers, managers, colleagues and partners.
▪ Provide professional supervision of other Social Workers (circa 3-6), supporting caseload management and promoting reflective practice and continuous professional development.
▪ Demonstrate skilled use of range of frameworks for assessment and intervention. ▪ Model and help others develop social work professionalism and effective caseload management.
▪ Establish network of internal and external colleagues to support effective practice. ▪ Prepare court proceeding reports acting as expert testimony in Care or Private Order proceedings.
▪ Participate in Panel processes.
▪ Chair professional meetings with inter-agency partners and clients.
▪ To produce management information and analysis.
▪ Participate in team planning and contribute to the delivery...