Back to search
To effectively discharge Local Authority Statutory duties in relation to:
Children in need;
Children in need of protection;
Children looked after and subject to care proceedings;
Main Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:
Children awaiting adoptive placements.
To undertake child and family assessments, in partnership with the Child, their parents or carers and other agencies, ensuring that the child and the childs voice is central to the assessment, with appropriate consideration and analysis of risk.
Together with service user and/or their parents or carers, to produce an outcome focussed SMART plan, following assessment that will meet the needs of the child, safeguard the child and promote permanence.
To provide support, guidance, advice and services to families to ensure that issues of concern identified in the assessment are addressed in a timely manner and that the needs of the child are reassessed and reviewed as appropriate.
To work as part of a multi-agency team to deliver the appropriate plan to children on your caseload
To promote the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the Children Act 1989 criteria, and taking account of other relevant legislation as appropriate.
To ensure that the views of children and young people are represented at each stage throughout the process.
To be aware of and actively promote the Borough Councils vision and values.
To carry out the duties of the post in accordance with the Councils diversity policy.
To carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care of the health and safety of you and any other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate fully with the Council in health and safety matters.
Abide by the objectives and targets of both the Section and the Department, and follow the procedures and practices utilised in all aspects of the work, including computerised and manual systems and the maintenance of relevant records.
Fulfil personal requirements where appropriate with regard to Council policies and procedures, particularly Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Customer Care, Emergency Evacuation, Security, Work Standards, Sustainability and promotion of the Council's Strategic Objectives
