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Social Worker Rights and Responsibilities

Walsall Children's Services is committed to working `Better together for Children', by taking every opportunity to invest in and grow colleagues and partners so that we can work better together to make sure children and young people living, learning and growing up in Walsall are safe, happy, healthy, and with a bright future. Further detail is available in the Child Care Manual:

Our promise to you:

All Social Workers are entitled to:

In return, all Social Workers are expected to:

Respect for their professional work with children, young people and their families

A work environment where social workers can practice safely and are treated fairly and equally, where initiative and creativity is supported and encouraged Regular professional supervision carried out by a registered social worker in accordance with `Walsall Children's Services Supervision Policy and Procedure'2 Carry out their job effectively in a work environment that meets the requirements of the national `Standards for Employers of Social workers in England and Supervision Framework'3 Encouragement and opportunity to develop professionally, with a supportive work environment

Access to research and practice guidance

Mentoring support, CPD guidance and career progression opportunities

Support from Walsall Children's Services leaders and managers for challenging situations

Provide their ideas and feedback to the Leadership Team and to help shape the ongoing development of Walsall Children's Services

To demonstrate capabilities as set out in the relevant level of the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF)1, as set by The Social Work Task Force. Make a commitment to effectively work in teams, work with other professionals, partners and learning with and from colleagues

Develop, use and embed evidence informed practice

Demonstrate effective communication skills and establish effective relationships through practice measured by the best outcomes for children, young people and families

Engage in personal and continuing professional development opportunities to maintain professional registration and in line with the needs of Walsall Children's Services Adapt approaches and styles to add creativity, interest and enjoyment to meet the needs children, young people and families Promote a positive image of Walsall Children's Services and the social work role through their professionalism and commitment to achieve the best outcomes for children, young people and their families Follow the code of conduct, applying professional standards, including dressing appropriately and professionally Support the decisions of Children's Specialist Services Leadership Team for the good of the children, young people and their families

1 Professional Capabilities Framework - 2 Walsall Children's Services Supervision Policy & Procedure -

3 Standards for Employers of Social Workers in England and Supervision Framework -

employers-and-supervision-framework SW Induction/SW expectations/Nov.2013

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