Short Breaks / Early Help Worker
Liverpool
£27/hr
Part time: this role is for a 3 day week - 21 Hours per week
Enhanced DBS required
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Children's Social Care Service as part of a team responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people continuously improving outcomes. To be responsible for social work provision including managing own caseload whilst managing the reputation of the Department and Council and complying with national and service procedures and guidance.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
* Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance and support, reflecting the function of the team and Children's Social Care in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.
* Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings.
* Be accountable for complex decision making in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, evidence based tools, critical reflection and analysis to inform this.
* Model critical reflection and evidence based decision making and support others in developing these.
* Undertake direct work with children, young people and their families in line with Children in Need, Child Protection and Care plans.
* Work co-operatively with colleagues and in partnership within the Council and across multi - agency boundaries.
* Contribute to current practice expectations, identifying areas of poor practice issues and taking appropriate action
