We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker for Family Support team within Luton County Council Responsible for: Using professional knowledge and experience, to carry out the duties of a professional Social Worker within Specialist Services, assessing the needs of children, young people and their families, analysing information and with the needs of the child as central, developing and implementing care plan and effective intervention that will ensure the child's safety, well being and development into adulthood, in line with policy and legislation and professional codes of practice. The role requires regular liaison with colleagues in the directorate, across the Council and in partner agencies, showing a high level of collaborative inter[1]agency working to meet the needs of the child. The role of a social worker is a challenging one, requiring a range of complex skills and a sound knowledge base from which to practice. Of paramount importance are the skills and knowledge required to carry out high quality assessments and implement effective interventions with families. Social workers must possess an understanding of both the physical and emotional development of children and young people, have the ability to make positive relationships with families and other professionals and possess strong report writing and oral skills. Social workers also need to be confident, articulate, professional and energetic, and possess emotional r...