Job Role
Devise, implement and review individual care/support plans/pathway plans for children, young people and their families which meet their assessed need. Support children, young people and their families in the community through a range of interventions which improve family/individual functioning. In this job you will:
Responsibilities
1. Act as a key worker to a small number of children, young people and their families, working in partnership with them and any other relevant persons to identify and meet their assessed needs within the community.
2. Assist allocated social workers in devising, implementing and reviewing individual care/support plans/pathway plans so that families are properly supported to the standards identified in the service specification.
3. Maintain effective record systems to enable the preparation of necessary reports to contribute to the care planning process.
4. Liaise and communicate with other agencies, parents and professional staff so that appropriate resources may be identified and mobilised for the benefit of children, young people and their families.
5. Be aware of and comply with the statutory requirements, departmental policies, equal opportunities and other regulations and procedures in order to ensure statutory and Departmental requirements are met.
6. Network within local communities in order to increase the range of resources available to open to Children's Social Care.
7. Ensure that good communication and liaison is sustained throughout the team and with relevant external people, so that appropriate resources may be identified and mobilised for the benefit of the individual.
8. Evaluate the provision of service and contribute to the policy/planning processes within the team, involving service users and potential users to ensure the continuing relevance to the service specification.
9. Be responsible for the health and safety of staff and individuals and the health and safety of equipment and operations within the team in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
The job holder may be required at any time to undertake any work up to and/or at a level consistent with existing responsibilities. These tasks may be at any location in Cheshire East and beyond, to ensure the effective deployment of labour, materials, transport and equipment to meet daily service requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate will be an analytical individual with strong problem‑solving abilities, capable of producing clear and concise written plans and reports. They will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, managing competing demands effectively while working collaboratively within a team. Strong communication, interpersonal, and listening skills are essential, alongside emotional resilience and the ability to manage challenging situations with families. A caring approach and willingness to work flexibly is required.
For an informal discussion about the position please email the team manager – daniel.jones@cheshireeast.gov.uk
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