Role Responsibilities
To support the team in managing their caseloads, which will involve some co- working of complex cases
Quality control of written reports/assessments/minutes including court reports, produced within the team
Assist in the writing of reports for less experience staff and support at meetings and within the court arena
Chair and attend meetings in line with Statutory duties
Plan and conduct group supervision sessions within the team
Representing Team Manager in strategy meetings
Acting as first point of reference for case work issues where consultation is needed
Recommending to Team Manager any financial payments required for families and or young person
Contribution to supervision of individual members of the team, particularly less experienced SW/OT staff
Assigning tasks to team members (usually under guidance from Team Manager)
To ensure that all casework is managed within appropriate codes of practice, statutory/departmental guidelines
Maintains an awareness of corporate and departmental equalities, health and safety, sustainability and other relevant policies and procedures and applies them in the day to day job requirements including in planning the future direction of the service.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all Hampshire County Council child protection policies are adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies
To deputise for the Team Manager in their absence
Defining child protection issues within corporate procedures
Prioritising urgency of cases, matching tasks to skills/resources
All recording complete to corporate protocols
Areas for performance development of those supervised
Ensuring that the team are briefed and cases are reviewed daily
Aware of team budget, monitoring and control systems and ensure these are complied with at all times
Making recommendations to the Team Manager for any financial payments required by families or young people
To ensure best professional practice and standards in relation to assessment, child protection investigation, key working, planning, care management for Looked After Children and other Children in Need, through supervision and agreed quality assurance processes within the teamBenefits of working for Connect2SocialWork:
Free DBS and compliance service
Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council
Prompt and reliable payroll system
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