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 of team and service plans. ▪ Demonstrate awareness and compliance with required Standards including the Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework (Experienced Social Worker level)