Qualified Social Worker

To manage a variety of work from simple cases to those that are more complex, presenting higher risk to maintain or improve the wellbeing of vulnerable clients.

To carry out assessments of Adults in Need and Adults in need of Protection within the current legislation and guidance.

To progress plans in order to achieve best outcomes for the above Adults.

To undertake direct work with Adults, their families and informal networks.

To work in accordance with the policies of the Council and Sunderland Safeguarding Board.

To use active listening, observation and communication to build relationships with adults, their families and informal support networks.

To understand and analyse the needs of adults, their families and informal networks by gathering information through direct work with them.

To understand and correctly assess levels of need in order to formulate Care and Support Plans with clearly measurable outcomes.

To identify and assess complexity and seriousness through investigation and analysis of information within Adult’s services procedures.

To ensure that practice is informed by evidence and theory.

To understand the roles and accountabilities of other professionals in order to ensure the appropriate services are provided to meet identified needs.

To share skills and knowledge to build capacity with other professionals across all agencies to identify gaps in provision.

To evaluate own practice and identify need for professional support and development.

To be open to engage in peer support and challenge.