Social Worker

Social Worker focuses on 2 liaise and negotiate with other professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure that the best possible service is provided for clients.

What the role involves

• 2 Liaise and negotiate with other professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure that the best possible service is provided for clients.
• Monitor an allocated workload within individual and group priorities and Council policies, and comply with the statutory obligations of the Group.
• 5 Prepare for and attend supervision sessions and staff meetings and make use of all available training and development opportunities.

Skills and requirements

• 4 Maintain appropriate records of work undertaken and carry out required administrative procedures.

Candidate fit

• 6 Contribute to the evaluation and development of services and new ideas by sharing knowledge about theory, skills and practice with other social services staff, professional group.

Additional role context

• 1 Assess the need for social work service including the identification of risk and the need for protection, determine the method of intervention, and decide.
• Advise on the use of appropriate social services and/or other resources.
• 7 Supervise students where appropriate.