Short Breaks Social Worker

We are seeking a Children's Social Worker with experience working with Children with Disabilities to join the Short Breaks Service at Liverpool City Council.

Duties include:

• 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 Short Break Assessments and Carers assessments in reviewing Short Breaks arrangements with full risk analysis
• Ensure Care Plans and Reviews are kept up to date at all times
• Undertake work within legislative frameworks, including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings, i.e. SEND Tribunals
• 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.
• Demonstrate a critical knowledge of the range of theories and models for social work intervention with individuals, families, groups and communities and the methods derived from them.
• Identify and assess levels of risk and need (within statutory frameworks) in often complex situations. Deliver protective and/or supportive services for children at risk, in need and/or looked after.
• Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high-risk situations. Model and help others develop communication skills
• Attend and represent the department at a range of multi-disciplinary forums and undertake the role of Chair as required.
• Undertake direct work with children, young people and their families
• 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.
• Model inclusive practice in relation to identity and diversity, challenging any issues of concern.
• Take responsibility for obtaining regular professional supervision to ensure effective practice, reflection and career development.
• Prepare and participate in Performance and Development Reviews, identifying areas for improvement and carrying out agreed learning and development opportunities, including using research to inform practice.
• Take responsibility for the professional learning and development of self and others, including participating in team meetings and contributing to the development of the team.
• Ensure that reports are up to date, of a high quality, and submitted according to appropriate timescales.
• Ensure that expenditure on cases is properly authorised and recorded.
• Be responsible for accurate, sensitive, timely and up-to-date data entry on all cases
• Ensure that client information data is lawfully gathered, accurate, up to date and only divulged in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the local government common law duty of confidentiality. Failure to apply these duties can lead to the individual or the Service facing court proceedings.
• Undertake any other duties as directed from time to time to meet the exigencies of the service.

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