CSW - Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner - 0-25 Disabilities (Grade J) - Social

CSW - Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner - 0-25 Disabilities (Grade J) - Social Care Qualified Job Purpose To work within a Resilience Framework, providing a comprehensive, effective and integrated social work service to children and families, particularly in complex and high-risk situations. The post holder will ensure that services are delivered in a timely manner and in accordance with statutory legislation, safeguarding requirements, departmental policies and the council s statutory obligations. The post holder will demonstrate advanced social work practice, professional autonomy and leadership, supporting positive outcomes for children and families while promoting safeguarding, permanence and the opportunity for every child to reach their full potential. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload of children and families, undertaking assessments, planning and interventions to safeguard children and promote their welfare. Assess, manage and respond to high levels of risk, ensuring appropriate safeguarding measures are implemented and reviewed. Develop, implement and evaluate child protection, care planning and permanence arrangements in line with statutory requirements. Demonstrate expert social work practice in complex situations, exercising sound professional judgement and making evidence-based decisions. Provide guidance, support, supervision and mentoring to less experienced social workers to promote high standards of practice. Take a lead role in a ..... full job details .....