130198 - Social worker - Family Safeguarding

Casework Management

* Take professional responsibility as directed for managing a caseload which will include individuals, children, families and carers who require support and guidance. Enable them to identify their needs and plan support to meet those needs using the full range of options, seeking advice and support where appropriate.

* Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making. Assessment and Review

* Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation. Advice and Guidance

* Provide information, advice and guidance in line with current national legislation and to recognise the need for, and appropriately signpost to other agencies, services or providers. Safeguarding * Understand the forms of harm and their impact on people and be able to identify safeguarding concerns. * Where r...