Children's Social Worker

Location Rotherham
Salary £35 per hour
Discipline
The post holder will provide a local and personal social care service for children and families in need and contribute to the range of voluntary and statutory social work activities, including carrying out assessments and including within court proceedings.

Key Duties/Areas of Responsibility
  • Carry out investigations and planned assessments, providing written evidence-based reports for complex cases
  • Provide ongoing advice and support to children and families, including key worker responsibility for at risk children
  • Make sure that plans, agreements and reviewing and monitoring arrangements are made in childcare cases, including those with child protection
  • Be involved in the development of preventative intervention strategies and support services
  • Develop links with other agencies in the locality
  • Identify client needs and be involved with others in examining strategies to meet needs
  • Provide information, guidance and advice on availability of local services and practices relevant to work with children and families
  • Keep accurate and up-to-date records and reports of all contacts with children and families