Social Worker (Children's) CAP
Worcestershire County Council
Who You Are
An experienced social worker committed to providing high-quality services to children and families. You are flexible, work well within a team, and are ready to handle a caseload that includes complex cases. You are passionate about safeguarding children and their families, ensuring their wishes are respected and working towards their independence and wellbeing.
What the Job Involves
As a Social Worker in the Children’s Social Care team, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate actions or treatments for children and families. You will handle cases involving Child Protection plans, pre-proceedings, and Care proceedings, working towards case closure or looked after permanence. Your role includes mobilizing community resources, coordinating with statutory bodies, and possibly representing the Authority in court. You will be part of a team that supports and supervises cases, participates in training programs, and undertakes liaison functions with partners.
Skills
- Case management
- Child protection expertise
- Strong assessment and planning abilities
- Communication and interagency liaison skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Understanding of statutory responsibilities
- Professional conduct and practice knowledge
- Resilience and emotional intelligence