Skills Areas

1. Exercising statutory authority to safeguard the best interests of children Skills to be demonstrated:

* A high standard of assessment and case analysis

* Ability to produce written work to a high standard

* Communicates effectively and demonstrates empathy with children andamp; families within the family justice system

* Effective communication and joint working with a range of professionals and agencies.

* Negotiation Skills

* Ability to work autonomously

* Ability to work to deadlines

* Ability to prioritise

* Confident decision making to work in high conflict situations

* Ability to achieve safe outcomes in areas of conflict 2. Assessing different levels of needs and risk including child protection Skills to be demonstrated:

* Knowledge and use of tools and models of risk assessment

* Ability to assess risk based on information available and to achieve defensible decision making to safeguard children. * Ability to gather, record and analyse complex information including court applications

* High quality concise recording and reporting skills

* Effective casework planning to timescales

* Integrate diversity into practice 3. Direct Engagement with Children andamp; Families

Qualifications Diploma in Social Work (or Social Work England recognised equivalent) Experience A minimum of three year''s post qualifying experience in social work with children and families at risk

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