Overview
Job Category: Social Care Qualified
Job location: Gresley Road, Off Stewton Lane, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN118FG, Lincolnshire County Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £22.20 per hour
Main Purpose of Job
To deliver high-quality social work interventions that safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, ensuring that services are provided in a timely, effective, and child-centred manner in line with statutory responsibilities and Lincolnshire County Council’s practice model.
Main Responsibilities / Accountabilities
* Manage a caseload of children and families, including complex cases, ensuring assessments, plans, and reviews are completed to a high standard.
* Cases will be held from the point of allocation through care proceedings (should that be the outcome for the child/family).
* Provide professional advice and support to colleagues and partner agencies, contributing to multi-agency decision-making and planning.
* Represent the Council in legal proceedings, preparing reports and attending court as required.
* Participate in team and service development initiatives, including mentoring less experienced staff and contributing to training.
* Keep up to date with legislation, policy, and best practice to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in service delivery.
* Maintain accurate and timely records using the Council’s case management systems.
Job Activities
* Undertake statutory assessments under the Children Act and other relevant legislation.
* Develop and implement child protection and care plans in collaboration with families and professionals.
* Attend and contribute to child protection conferences, strategy meetings, and court proceedings.
* Provide written and verbal reports to inform decision-making at all levels.
* Engage in reflective supervision and continuous professional development.
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