Social Worker (HAY BD B)
Nottinghamshire County Council
Role
Who You Are
As a Social Worker on the Assessment Team North, you are committed to supporting children, young people, and their families/carers. You possess a strong ability to independently manage your workload and make informed decisions under the supervision of the Team Manager. Your approach is strengths-based and collaborative, emphasizing continuous professional development and adherence to ethical codes and departmental procedures.
What the Job Involves
The role involves planning and conducting comprehensive assessments of children's strengths, vulnerabilities, developmental needs, and risks. You will work collaboratively with children, their families, and various agencies to develop and review outcome-focused plans. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring compliance with legislation, and contributing to both practice and service development. Your participation in team activities and ongoing supervision is essential, as is your commitment to the health, safety, and equality principles.
Skills
- Comprehensive assessment and planning
- Collaborative working with multi-agency partners
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Independent workload management
- Adherence to legislation and procedures
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Mentoring and support for less experienced workers
- Proficiency in electronic record-keeping systems
- Flexibility to work out of hours as needed