Social Worker – Safeguarding Team

• Manage a diverse caseload in guidance with the organisational needs of the Directorate on a daily basis.
• Conduct thorough assessments of children, young people, families, and carers to identify needs and determine appropriate actions while planning suitable service provisions.
• Engage in preventative and supportive work with families in need and undertake risk assessments as needed.
• Foster effective planning for children and young people involved in care, supervision, or adoption proceedings and those entering the looked-after system.
• Participate in training to maintain up-to-date knowledge and undertake daytime office duty on a rota basis as required.
• Contribute to the development of team members and students while maintaining accurate and organised case files.
• Create reports to aid decision-making and promote positive care planning outcomes for children and young people.
• Collaborate with foster carers and other stakeholders to develop a collective approach to supporting looked-after children.
• Encourage active participation from service users in the planning and provision of services while ensuring children can access independent advocates.

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