Social Worker NEW G8

Who You Are

You are a dedicated social worker with the ability to assist people in resolving major life difficulties, enhancing their independence and coping skills. You are committed to working within current legislation, council policies, and procedures to protect vulnerable individuals. You enjoy collaborating with colleagues from various sectors to ensure a multi-agency approach and empower clients to advocate for themselves.

What the Job Involves

This role requires you to assess, commission, and review services for a specific client group, working within statutory guidance and policy frameworks. You will assess needs, risks, and options, and plan interventions, offering casework supervision to team members where applicable. You may handle complex and high-risk cases, work independently in court and other forums, and contribute to practice development. The role involves participating in team meetings and service development, supervising students, and organizing duty rotas. You will be reporting data in line with council policies and potentially deputizing for the Team Manager.

Skills

• Knowledge of legal, policy, and procedural frameworks
• Ability to work with diverse groups (individuals, families, communities)
• Strong assessment and decision-making skills
• Capable of handling complex and high-risk cases
• Experience in multi-agency collaborative work
• Effective communication and supervision abilities
• Capacity to manage and prioritize workload