We are currently looking for qualified, GSCC Registered Social Workers to work with children and vulnerable young people in Staffordshire.

• Holding and managing a full caseload, prioritising all work in accordance with the Directorate’s Policies and Procedures, standing orders, budgets and all relevant legislation.
• Complying at all times with the policy and procedures of the Children and Life Long Learning Directorate in respect of all aspects of work.
• Ensuring that all work is completed within the stated timescales in accordance with both national and local policy.
• Planning, carrying out and monitoring all activities required for individual children and families to ensure that the five Every Child Matters outcomes are achieved in conjunction with other agencies.
• Undertaking regular reviews of individual children’s and families situations and to use the outcome to formulate new arrangements and plans in conjunction with service users and other agencies.
• Maintaining client records (electronic and paper) in line with Directorate polices and procedures within the framework provided by the Integrated Children’s System in relation to recording information about children and families.
• Participating in regular supervision or consultation with the Team Manager (Team Coordinator) and ensuring that they are always made aware of significant issues in respect of children and families
• Providing high quality and timely assessments and reports in the agreed format for Court’s, Child Protection Case Conferences , Statutory Reviews and any other forum as directed by the Team Manager (or Team Coordinator)