Our client Blackpool Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Complex Care team. Responsibilities Work with children and young people, families, carers and communities to help them make informed decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning. Identify risk of abuse and investigate complaints of alleged neglect, abuse or ill-treatment of children; undertake assessments and, where appropriate, arrange accommodation for children, young people. Apply critical reflection and analysis to inform and provide a rationale for professional decision-making Use judgement and authority to intervene with individuals, families and communities to promote independence, provide support and prevent harm, neglect and abuse (PCF requirement) Liaise with colleagues in own and other departments and external agencies in order to gather information and resources necessary for assessment and care planning activities. Work to a range of legal options to support investigation and protection and give evidence in court in relation to care proceedings Lead Professional in assessing, planning and reviewing assessments and care plans of children subject to statutory intervention, Ability to understand the Journey of the Child and plan for permanence with the child remaining central to all planning. Manage an allocated caseload of complex cases and maintain all statutory responsibilities updatin...