Who You Are You are a dedicated and experienced social worker passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people. You thrive in complex situations, effectively balancing support and control while working across multi-disciplinary teams. As a leader and mentor, you set standards, coach others, and are committed to continuous personal and professional development. What the Job Involves Managing and resolving challenging and complex cases in line with statutory requirements. Assessing and handling higher levels of risk, working within multi-agency systems. Coaching and mentoring student social workers and colleagues. Investigating allegations of neglect or abuse and managing child protection proceedings. Preparing reports and legal documents for court proceedings. Developing and implementing care/protection plans and supervising children under council care. Maintaining accurate, up-to-date, and thorough case records. Fostering partnerships with families and professionals, overcoming resistance to social care involvement. Providing expertise in your specialist field, advocating best practices, and engaging in ongoing research. Skills Case management Risk assessment and management Multi-disciplinary teamwork Coaching and mentoring Investigative and analytical skills Effective communication Report and document preparation IT system proficiency Partnership building Evidence-based plan development