Advanced Social Worker Disabled Children

Overview

Under the leadership and management of a Team Manager or Principal Social Worker, qualified and registered experienced Social Workers provide a statutory social work service to help and protect children, young people and support their families/carers.

Key Responsibilities

Experienced social workers are more autonomous in their role. They demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk, striking a balance between support and control, liaising with a wide range of professionals, including more senior levels.

They develop an excellent understanding of the child’s lived experience and are able to convey their views and feelings through high quality practice skills in assessment, planning, intervention and review. They use evidence-based practice to improve the child’s welfare and safety, leading to improved outcomes.

They manage complex caseloads, and offer expert opinio...