CSW Social Worker - front line (POA)

Who You Are

You are a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker who is capable of identifying, assessing, and responding to the needs of children and families. You are proactive in promoting safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes and are experienced in managing complex cases. Your practice is guided by trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches, and you thrive in collaborative, multi-disciplinary environments. You are a community-focused individual who seeks to empower families and support sustainable change.

What the Job Involves

As a Social Worker within Children's Services, you will:

• Screen and triage contacts through the Front Door, prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of children.
• Engage children, young people, and families in actively participating in assessments and decision-making.
• Conduct Family Help assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Manage Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) cases, working in partnership with families and professionals.
• Lead and contribute to multi-agency meetings, case conferences, and court processes where required.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Participate in professional development and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

• Trauma-informed and strengths-based practice
• Risk assessment and management
• Multi-agency collaboration
• Effective communication and information sharing
• Analytical case recording and reporting
• Family support and coaching techniques
• Continuous professional development