Job Description
Bedford Borough Council are looking for ASYE social workers
This will be in a Children services.
JOB PURPOSE:
1. To carry a workload, in accordance with the requirements of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE), and the experience and capability of the individual social worker. Supervision will reflect the requirements of the ASYE.
2. To work under guidance within relevant current legislation and the procedural framework of Bedford Borough Council (the Council).
3. To work under guidance collaboratively with children, young people and their families/carers to assess their needs and plan and deliver services in accordance with the social work team's service area.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Under guidance and closely supervised to work in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers and, through building effective relationships, to elicit their needs and views and promote participation in decision making.
2. Under guidance and closely supervised to undertake assessments, in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy, and procedures for the service
3. Under guidance and closely supervised to plan, implement and review a range of interventions for service users in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy and procedures for the service.
4. Manage a workload in accordance with the requirements of the ASYE.
5. Make pro-active use of supervision in accordance with the requirements of the ASYE in order to support development across the Professional Capabilities Framework and to meet the objectives of Performance Development Reviews.
6. Maintain accurate and up to date records safely and confidentially in accordance with the Council's policies and procedures.