• To undertake interviews, observation and gather information from children, families and other agencies
• To analyse, summarise and evaluate this information to provide a holistic assessment of a child's needs
• To understand the context of child development, parenting capacity and family and environmental factors in which to establish the needs of an individual child
• To assess and balance risk and protective factors within a child protection framework
• To provide written and verbal reports which are concise, informative and based on analysis of complex evidence
• To review and reassess when necessary and be open to a change of view in response to new evidence
• To work closely with the therapist assigned to the Social Work Unit and take advice in devising and implementing clinical interventions with children and their families, in various settings including family homes
• To carry out planned interventions using a range of tried and tested methodologies including systemic and social learning theory approaches
• To use research findings and statutory guidance to inform social work practice
• To utilise problem solving skills within the context of a professional relationship with parents and their children
• To develop and manage Child Protection Plans for all children on the Child Protection Register in line with child protection procedures

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV.