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Social Worker Probation
- Posted 17 June 2025
- Salary 26.02
- LocationLiverpool L1 United Kingdom
- Job type Full time
- Sector Social / NGO / Health & Care
- ReferenceRQ1541844
Job description
1 month contract with local authority
- Conducting assessments with young people to identify safeguarding and risk issues.
- Collaborating with young people to develop a plan of work and interventions to address identified issues.
- Planning, delivering, and coordinating a range of services and interventions for young people in partnership with statutory and voluntary services.
- Preparing written reports for courts, referral panels, and child protection conferences within specified timescales.
- Contributing to and developing one-to-one and group work programs to address areas of need.
- Representing the views and needs of young people in the services and programs delivered by Targeted Services for Young People and wider LCC services.
- Accurately recording all contact and work undertaken with young people using the electronic recording system.
- Supporting and working with the families of young people to address areas of concern and assist integration into mainstream services.
- Ensuring that all programs and activities are developed in line with the LCC commitment to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practice.
- Supervising students as appropriate.
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislation and practice and sharing knowledge with other staff members.
- Working within a performance management framework to achieve identified outcomes.
General Responsibilities:
- Undertaking other duties as agreed by the line manager.
- Ensuring that all functions are carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of Liverpool City Council.
Requirements
- Knowledge of legislation and practice related to the role.
- Commitment to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices.
- Understanding of statutory requirements, Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, and health and safety legislation.