Work with IF Key Workers to identify the need for and provide specific social work interventions.
Develop a collaborative relationship with individuals with a disability of all ages and their families within which you can promote positive expectations of what they can achieve and understand their wishes and feelings.
Undertake observation and purposeful interaction with individuals, families and other professionals to understand the needs and strengths of the individual, their network of relationships and their capacity to consent.
Support and mentor Key Workers by actively engaging in peer group discussion about cases, to inform practice; and to identify the need for, and provide professional interventions.

Take responsibility for the provision, as required, of:

assessments under the Children Act, following Working Together Guidelines
Continuing healthcare assessments and reviews
Collaborate with the Safeguarding Team to ensure Safeguarding enquiries are completed.
Instigating or undertaking court proceedings to secure the safety and welfare of individuals.
When required, implement the responsibilities of a social worker, with regard to individuals accessing Independent Futures for: looked -after children processes and through-care planning, adoption and special guardianship, mental health legislation, including Mental Health Act section 117 joint discharge planning and prevention with health colleagues appropriate adult role.
Identify relevant charges/ costs

Social Worker - Disabilities