Experienced SW required to be working hybrid arrangements with remote working and working in office.

1.Provide a high quality social work service for children and families in line with statutory requirements and departmental policies and procedures.
2. Provide high quality child and family assessments in relation to children in need, those who require protection or those who are looked after by the local authority.
3. To provide effective case plans for all children on your caseload and amend these when necessary. To regularly monitor and review the progress of young people.
4. Keep up to date and accurate records using the appropriate information technology.
5. Produce high quality written and verbal reports to a range of professional and legal forums.
6. Make professional decisions which comply with departmental policies and procedures and contribute to the priorities framework.
7. Participate in training as required in the overall interests of the service and as part of career development.
8. Participate in supervision, team meetings and the duty system within your team.
9. Respond in a clear and courteous manner to enquiries from the public and other agencies by telephone, correspondence or in face to face meetings.
10. Liaise effectively with relevant external agencies e.g. police, health authority etc. and with relevant colleagues in other divisions and council departments.
11. Understand and actively implement the council’s Equal Opportunities Policy in professional practice and service delivery

Qualified Social Worker - Early Help Team