Our client, Flintshire County Council is looking for an Advanced Social Worker to join their Front Door / CP team.
1. To provide a comprehensive social work service in a variety of settings within a framework of relevant legislation and procedures, supporting children, young people, families and groups within the community. Social Workers will take responsibility for a caseload according to qualifications and experience.
2. To form, develop and maintain professional relationships with children and young people and their families through direct casework, supervision, shared activity and counselling, in such a way that the child/young person's family's needs are met.
3. To provide a service, which meets primary needs, promotes development, and assists behavioural difficulties and vulnerabilities
4. To identify and assess risk of abuse, failure to protect, or harm to children.
5. To advise senior managers as to any concerns in respect of children/young people with particular reference to there being at risk of abuse or harm.
6. To identify, contribute to and suggest ideas for good practice and its development, and to take a lead in a special area of responsibility.
7. To value, recognise and respect the diversity, expertise and experience of individuals, families and carers and enable them to make informed decisions and express their needs.
8. To challenge discrimination, disadvantage and other forms of inequality, injustice and ...