Social Worker; Pioneer

Reports to:

Head of Social Work Department

Supervised by:
Senior Social Worker / Head of Department

Interrelationships:
Social Work Associate/Assistants, professional colleagues, clients and families

Conducts comprehensive client assessments to collect functional, environmental, bio- psycho-social, financial, employment, housing, and educational information as appropriate to develop a comprehensive case plan. The Social Worker maintains professional relationships with service users, acting as a guide, a support, an advocator and intermediary.

• Undertake and write up assessments (reviewed by the Senior Social Worker) that meet specified standards and timescales;
• Conduct interviews with service users and their families to assess and review their situation;
• Offer information and counselling support to service users' families;
• Organise and manage packages of support to enable children and their families to lead the fullest lives possible;
• Recommend and sometimes make decisions about the best course of action for a particular child and their family;
• Liaising with and make referrals to other agencies;
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings;
• Maintain accurate records, update records and prepare reports for reporting to governing agencies and government mean-testing application;
• Participate in internal and external training, supervision and teams

• Minimum Degree or Post Graduate Qualifications in Social Work from recognised institutions

• 2 to 3 years of experience working with families and children preferred