Children''s Social Worker - FAST

Our client North Yorkshire council is looking for a Children''s Social Worker to join their Family safeguarding team.Job Purpose: Hold and manage a caseload including Children in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children as allocated by the Team Manager or Assistant Team Manager. The post holder will do this by undertaking assessments, formulating, monitoring and managing plans for children with multi agency partners to ensure good, timely outcomes for children.Operational management:Manage and prioritise cases as allocated by the line managerAssess children and their family''s needs and make appropriate recommendations for services to achieve agreed outcomesParticipate in the allocation of cases and accept cases allocated by the Team Manager commensurate with your level of experience.Liaise with other agency professionals as necessary to fulfil the Directorates statutory duties and achieve best outcomes for children.Fully engage in supervision and performance appraisalMaintain good case records, write reports as required in line with departmental standards. Give evidence in court in relation to care or other proceedings.Partnerships:Have a commitment to shared values and the common purpose of developing a culture of interagency working; including statutory bodies, third and private sector organisationsEnsure multi agency engagement in all assessment and planning processesPlan and commission services and support for children, young people and their families.Liaise ..... full job details .....