Who You Are You are an advanced social worker with strong knowledge, skills, and experience in child welfare. You are capable of practicing at a high level, ensuring the safeguarding and monitoring of children and their families according to legal and policy requirements. As a leader, you possess the ability to promote the welfare of children and families, manage complex caseloads, and mentor less experienced social workers. What the Job Involves Under the supervision of a designated manager, your role involves carrying out comprehensive assessments of children and families, managing challenging caseloads, preparing care plans, and maintaining high-standard case records. You will ensure the participation of relevant agencies, provide mentoring support, and act as a key lead in specific practice areas. Additionally, you will engage in service development activities, represent the team in multi-agency meetings, and pursue professional development opportunities. Your responsibility includes ensuring compliance with statutory and council requirements, supporting the team, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Skills Advanced social work skills and knowledge Strong assessment and case management abilities Effective mentoring and leadership capabilities Ability to work collaboratively with multiple agencies Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency in maintaining high-standard case records Commitment to personal and professional development Understanding of relevant legal and policy frameworks