NQSW / SOCIAL WORKER / ADVANCED PRACTITIONER Role Profile Title Newly Qualified Social Worker Grade GRADE G Reference: N870 Reports to: Team Manager Work style Definition Office based hot–desk/touch down worker Primary purpose of role This is a statutory role whose primary purpose is to safeguard children and young people who have either suffered or who are likely to be at risk of suffering significant harm as defined by the Children Act 1989. This role also encompasses other statutory duties and responsibilities of Children’s Social Care as defined by legislation and guidance. To identify the full range of risks to children and help manage those risks; ensure proportionate intervention, including securing and supporting alternative homes for children, including those in and beyond public care placed with family and friends and for adoption. Essential qualifications/ knowledge Degree or higher qualification in Social Work that has resulted in registration with relevant professional regulatory body for the profession Knowledge of the legislative frameworks for child and family social work. Essential experience Some experience of working in a child care setting, which may have been gained though student placement or voluntary or paid work