Social Worker

As a Social Worker, the work centres on coordinating their implementation or refer the case to the appropriate service area for support to child/family. It would suit someone who can bring warm, steady communication with children and families to the role.

Where ownership sits

Work directly with family members providing advice and guidance. Take initiative in establishing resource, for instance, group work programmes and specialist counselling to meet the needs of service users.

Care and support involved

Coordinate their implementation or refer the case to the appropriate service area for support to child/family. Carry out Initial, Core and other specialised assessments as per national guidelines and within prescribed timescales in order to formulate support plans for service users. Review their situations so that support can be adjusted as appropriate to their needs.

Care skills and requirements

• Attend and participate in multidisciplinary teams and meetings, planning reviews with colleagues and relevant professional staff to assist.
• Give written/verbal evidence in court/adoption/fostering panels when required to do so, carry out all necessary planning and assessments related to proceedings in conjunction with.

Practical details

• Additional detail: Additional staff or wellbeing benefits may be available.