Social Worker (Assessment & Intervention) - 37 Hours
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Skills
- Essential:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate skills in mediation, negotiation and problem solving.
- Able to assess situations with clarity and sensitivity and act professionally in crisis situations.
- Ability to implement anti-discriminatory practice in all areas of work.
- Ability to mentor others that upholds and promotes the ethical principles and values that guide professional practice and thereby ensures compliance with policies.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Knowledge
Essential:
Good understanding of the full range of activities delivered by the Authority and partners in relation to children, young people and families.
Has a developed knowledge of Social Care policies and procedures, and makes themselves continually aware of new Child Care legislation and National Guidance.
Awareness of effective management practices.
Thorough understanding of current legislation and guidance and developments in services to children young people and families.
Demonstrates an advanced and detailed knowledge of child development, attachment theory, anti-discriminatory practice, the framework for assessment of children in need and their families, social work theory and methods.
Experience & Qualifications
- Essential:
- Social Work degree qualification, e.g., Dip SW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent.
- Membership of Social Work England.
- Commitment to continued professional development.
- Significant post qualification experience of working with children and families in the context of current legislation and government initiatives.
- For Social work professionals, experience of complex Child Protection cases and Court proceedings under the Children’s Act 1989.
About Torbay Council
Torbay Council is a government unitary authority delivering local services to residents across Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.
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