Social Worker Who You Are You are a dedicated and qualified Social Worker, holding professional accreditation such as CQSW, DipSW, CSS, or PQCCA, and have current registration with Social Work England. You have a strong understanding of child care practices, relevant legislation, and multi-disciplinary intervention techniques. With at least three years of post-qualification experience, you are committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people. What the Job Involves As a Social Worker within the Children and Young People's Service, you will be responsible for managing a caseload, including Children in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children. The role requires you to undertake assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate with multi-agency partners to ensure timely and positive outcomes for children. You will participate in court proceedings, maintain detailed case records, and work towards interagency collaboration for the well-being of children and families. Additionally, you will supervise Social Work students and contribute to the strategic planning and development of services. Skills Effective communication with children and families Case management and prioritization Multi-disciplinary collaboration Strong report writing and documentation skills IT proficiency (word processing, spreadsheets, databases) Risk assessment and safeguarding Time management and organization Advocacy and negotiation Supervision and support of students Ability to engage service users