3 months contract with local authority Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) Ensure maintenance of professional registration and compliance with council's DBS requirements. Participate in and successfully complete the Assessed Year in Employment (ASYE) programme. Manage a limited client caseload under supervision, including safeguarding adults. Accept referrals from Supervisor or Team Manager. Conduct interviews with clients and relevant individuals in various settings. Assess issues, identify objectives, and take effective action to achieve solutions. Utilize a variety of social work models and techniques to address client needs. Appropriately apply available resources to meet client needs. Maintain confidentiality and compliance with data protection protocols. Receive regular professional supervision and maintain a critical reflective approach to practice. Recognize professional limits and seek appropriate advice when necessary. Collaborate with council officers, agencies, and partners. Demonstrate awareness and compliance with required Standards including the Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework (ASYE level). Social Workers In addition to the typical activities of a NQSW, Social Workers will: Manage a wider, increasingly complex social work caseload, including safeguarding adults, with more autonomy. Demonstrate expertise in one or more areas of social work practice. Use a range of frameworks for assessment and intervention. Provide support for trainees and other employees, including acting as a 'buddy' for inductees. Take responsibility for obtaining regular, effective supervision from appropriate Social Worker. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding and use of knowledge related to area of practice. Recognize discriminatory practices and appropriately challenge service users, colleagues, and senior staff. Be responsible for proactive measures in response to emergency safety and liberty issues. Demonstrate cost-consciousness in the application of available resources. Maintain knowledge of current team plan and own contribution in delivering this. Demonstrate awareness and compliance with required Standards including the Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework (Social Work level). Use a wide range of evidence sources to inform decision-making. Clearly report and record judgments, decisions, and analysis using the appropriate system. Act as Deprivation of Liberty (DOLS) Best Interest Assessor (following appropriate training and with minimum of 1 year post-ASYE practice experience). Senior Social Workers In addition to the typical activities of a Social Worker, a Senior Social Worker will: Manage social work caseload of more complex nature and with high levels of autonomy. Provide expert professional and technical