Senior Social Worker Job Description (Page 3 of 4) in pdf

Job Profile: Social Worker (Current Grade S9 – P1)

Financial

This post has no direct budget responsibility however the post holder may make

recommendations for the provision of services in line with the budget determined

according to the assessment of needs and advise less experienced or unqualified

colleagues on budget and the cost of services. By agreement some staff are given

enhanced authority to make financial decisions subject to specific guidlines.

Non financial

The post holder will have no direct line management responsibility but will have

supervisory skills and experience to be able to provide professional supervision to

qualified social workers on a delegated basis.

Person

Specification

Qualifications

Recognised Social work qualification ( DipSW, CQSW, CSS or approved equivalent,

BA Hons Social Work or other relevant degree in Social Work.

3 years post registration experience working in a social care or community multi

agency environment as qualified Social Worker.

Registration

Social workers must have current registration with Health Care Professions Council

(HCPC) and adhere to the HCPC standards for conduct, performance and ethics

Assesed and

All registered social workers qualifying from 2012 will be required to have

Supported Year

successfully complted their ASYE in order to demonstrate demonstrate

in Employment

capabilities required at ASYE level or higher

(ASYE)

Knowledge

Must have :

An in depth and up to date working knowledge of relevant national and local policy

and statutory guidance and legislation in relation to the provision of social care

services.

A detailed and applied knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005

A detailed knowledge of social care processes and responsibilities in line with

personalisation, self directed support and person centred planning.

An understanding of the principles of confidentiality and information governance

and how these apply to social care.

A detailed knowledge of the forms of harm and their impact on people and the

implications for practice.

An understanding of diversity and how it affects practice.

A knowledge of the range of theories and models for social work intervention with

individuals, families, groups and communities and the methods derived from them.

An understanding of social welfare policy, its evolution, implementation and

impact on people, social work, other professions and interagency working.

Skills and

Abilities

Communication

Ability to communicate appropriately and in a timely way with individuals, carers

skills

families, other professionals and colleagues; which is clear, fluent, concise and

jargon free and in a courteous calm and professional manner. This includes both

verbal and written communication.

Be able to routinely explain professional reasoning, judgements and decisions

made and record these in a clear concise way.

Be able to write assessment documents, letters, e mails and reports in a way that is

clear and easily understood by anyone reading them.

Team working

Ability to co-operate and work well with others, support colleagues both within

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