Main Duties and Responsibilities
* To carry a workload commensurate with qualification, experience and competency. The workload will be highly complex, with a degree of autonomy and regular supervision.
* To provide direct supervision to staff when necessary, as directed by the Team Manager.
* To work within the legislative and procedural framework of Peterborough City Council.
* To work collaboratively with service users and their families to assess their needs and plan and deliver services commensurate with the service area.
* To coach/mentor less experienced team members as a Practice Educator.
* To chair meetings and support appropriate responses for children's safeguarding.
* To work collaboratively and sensitively with service users and their families, ensuring a child-centred approach.
* To assist the Team Manager, including in the supervision responsibilities for Social Workers and any alternatively qualified staff as directed by the Team Manager.
* To undertake timely assessments in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy and procedures for the service with a high degree of efficiency.
* To plan, implement and review services, actions and processes for service users in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy and procedures for the service.
* To manage a caseload and engage in regular supervision and annual Performance Development Review with the line manager.
* To act as a practice lead to other members of the team and contribute to the induction of new staff.
* To act as a practice educator to ASYE’s within the team.
* To participate and lead in project and development work as required.
* To maintain accurate and up-to-date records safely and confidentially in accordance with the Authority’s policies and procedures.
* To fulfil the requirements of registration with the HCPC in respect of conduct, professional development and National Standards.
* To develop effective partnership working with colleagues in related teams/agencies, both in terms of providing effective responses to service users’ needs and the development of integrated services.
* To carry out all duties in accordance with the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy and other policies designed to protect employees and service users from harassment.
* It is the duty of the post holder not to act in a prejudicial or discriminatory manner towards employees or service users; the post holder should counteract such practice or behaviour by challenging or reporting it.
* To comply with all Health & Safety at work requirements as laid down by the Employer.
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