To assist people to resolve major difficulties in their lives and to enhance their independence and coping skills. To work within current legislation and policy, procedures and practice to assess, commission and review services, including planned interventions, for a specific client group. To work within the statutory guidance and policy/procedural framework to assist in protecting those who are at risk or vulnerable. To contribute to the development and maintenance of workable systems to ensure quality of service across the city and the identification of people particularly at risk. To work positively with colleagues in the statutory and independent sector to ensure an appropriate multi-agency approach, and to empower clients to speak for themselves. Duties and Responsibilities To review and update knowledge of legal, policy and procedural frameworks and demonstrate professional competence in social work practice as laid down in the Code of Practice for Social Workers. To work with individuals, families, carer groups and communities to help them make informed decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning. To assist users to enhance their independence and coping skills. To assess needs, risks and options, taking into account legal and other requirements, including child protection and protection of vulnerable adults. To assess, identify, plan, implement and review the circumstanc...