Experienced Social Worker (Children's)
Knowsley Borough Council
Who You Are
You are a dedicated professional focused on safeguarding children, young people, and their families. You work under supervision to ensure timely assessments and promote welfare and safeguarding within the community of Knowsley. Your role requires you to practice within the Professional Capabilities Framework and Knowledge and Skills Statement and manage a complex and varied caseload. You also support the development of newly qualified social workers.
What the Job Involves
The role involves conducting timely assessments of children and families, collaborating with agency partners, and creating and implementing care plans that reflect the wishes and views of young people. You will also perform direct work with children, maintain high-standard case records, and regularly produce reports. The job includes promoting improvement of services and the use of resources, working in an anti-oppressive manner, and pursuing training and development opportunities to meet service standards.
Skills
- Timely assessment and planning
- Collaboration with multiple agencies
- Direct work with children
- Case management
- Record keeping and reporting
- Anti-oppressive practice
- Training and development