Children's Social Worker, Southwark

Children's Social Worker: Family Support Services Job Summary: Responsible for the provision of a comprehensive and effective integrated social work service in accordance with current legislation, Council policy and best practice. The post holder operates at the level of a senior professional in assessment, case planning, review and case management service functions. Candidate Profile: To hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the Social Work England Responsible for the provision of a comprehensive and effective integrated social work service in accordance with current legislation, Council policy and best practice. The post holder operates at the level of a senior professional in assessment, case planning, review and case management service functions To have significant experience of utilising a range of social work skills at post-qualifying level in a statutory children & families social work set Experience of holding a caseload which has included court work where issues are complex or in dispute. Experience of preparing reports and presenting these in a formal setting e.g contested family court proceedings Experience of financial management in a social work setting Experience of generating and applying management information. Experience of determining priorities in the implementation of a social work service Experience of applying the principles of equal opportunities in social work practice Responsible for the provision of a comprehensive and effective integrated social work service in accordance with current legislation, Council policy and best practice. The post holder operates at the level of a senior professional in assessment, case planning, review and case management service functions To have significant experience of utilising a range of social work skills at post-qualifying level in a statutory children & families social work set Experience of holding a caseload which has included court work where issues are complex or in dispute. Experience of preparing reports and presenting these in a formal setting e.g contested family court proceedings Experience of financial management in a social work setting Experience of generating and applying management information. Experience of determining priorities in the implementation of a social work service Experience of applying the principles of equal opportunities in social work practice Knowledge of the key legislation central to the implementation of a professional social work service. Knowledge of the functions of a Social Services Department and related agencies Knowledge and understanding of the current issues in social work practice The nature of the service will require involvement in activities in the evening and occasionally at weekends. The postholder will be required to work outside of normal office hours