Purpose of Job

To work within a Resilience framework to provide a comprehensive and effective integrated social work service to respond to the needs of children and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines and statutory obligations of the council. To assess need, plan and deliver focused intervention to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes. To use evidence based analytical practice to implement and evaluate safeguarding measures to ensure all children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential. To contribute to the delivery of highly effective Children Services in an efficient manner; taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of the case and the social worker's experience. To work with children and families to support vulnerable service users ensuring the needs of the child remain paramount. To work to a structured time management practice; submitting reports, assessments and plans within regulated timescales. To co-ordinate, and take a lead role in multi-professional/ agency core groups and other professional meetings. To be competent in all areas of the Knowledge and Skills Statements for Child and Family social workers.