Who You Are You are a dedicated and compassionate professional committed to supporting children, young people, their families, and carers. You work flexibly and creatively in line with the principles of the 1989 Children's Act. With an ability to manage complex caseloads, you show initiative in developing effective relationships with foster carers and partner agencies. You are a proactive team player, focused on shaping and improving services, continuously updating your professional skills, and ensuring safety and accuracy in your work. What the Job Involves The job involves managing a varied caseload, including complex cases, conducting assessments, reviews, and preparing reports. You'll attend court as necessary and ensure client needs are met through the delivery of quality support and advice. Responsibilities include implementing plans to safeguard children, enhance parent and carer resilience, and engaging in interventions in crises. You will also contribute to the service development, supervise students, and keep informed on legislation while maintaining accurate records. Flexibility and adherence to Health and Safety policies are essential. Skills Strong assessment and analytical skills Ability to formulate and implement effective plans Excellent written and verbal communication Proven ability to manage a complex caseload Teamwork and relationship-building skills Knowledge of the 1989 Children’s Act and related legislation Crisis intervention skills Commitment to continuous professional development Ability to maintain accurate and timely records Understanding of Health and Safety work practices