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Social Worker - Children & Families Team
Join the dedicated team at Cheshire West and Chester Council as a Social Worker. This role is crucial in working with children, young people, and their families to improve their well-being and promote independence within the framework of legislation and council policies.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:- Assess the needs of children and young people who require social work services, including identifying risks and the need for protection.
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver multi-agency plans to meet assessed needs and review these plans regularly.
- Engage with other professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies to deliver services agreed upon after assessments.
- Manage an allocated workload within a team setting.
- Comply with statutory obligations and departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the Integrated Children’s System (ICS).
- Prepare for and participate in professional supervision sessions and staff meetings.
- Contribute to the evaluation and development of services by sharing knowledge about theory, skills, and practice.
- Provide professional support to newly qualified and less experienced social work staff.
- CQSW/Dip SW or equivalent - Essential.
- PQ Child Care Award/BAAF Award - Essential.
- Experience in child care, particularly with looked after children.
- Experience in Child Protection & Court work
- Experience in assessing/supporting adopters/carers.
- Knowledge of legal frameworks such as the 1989 Children Act, Children Act 2004, and Adoption Regulations.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work effectively with service users and manage caseloads.
- SWE Registration - Essential.
