Purpose of the role:

• To undertake assessment and social work services to users and carers arising out of the council's statutory duties and powers under legislation, Council and Group policy.
• To work in accordance with the guidelines set out by local government and to make appropriate use of Group and independent resources.
• To participate in duty team /or rota.
• To ensure cases within the service are progressed in a timely manner, that the most vulnerable children are safeguarded and that up to date research informs all interventions
• To undertake Care Proceedings and to represent the Local Authority at Court

Looked After Children or Safeguarding Experience Required!