Our client Luton Borough council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Looked after children team.PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Complete clear, accurate and holistic professional assessments of need and risk in respect of children and families using the Department of Education and Luton''s effective support document for children in need and potential significant harm. Taking the lead role to co-ordinate the multi-agency approach to prevent and address child protection issues and children in need.Undertake statutory duties under The Children Act 1989 and other legislation and guidance relating to children and families e.g. care proceedings, arrangements for adoption/permanency, risk assessments and investigations in relation to the protection of children. Including arrangements for obtaining and carrying out Court Orders, attending court as the Council''s representative.Creating effective SMART plans referring to the Practice Framework, using the appropriate available resources ensuring needs are met through negotiation and consultation with professional colleagues and service users. Promote anti discriminatory practice and the empowerment of children and families.Build positive relationships with children and their families through promoting participation and undertaking direct work to ensure that their voices, wishes and feelings are heard.Update and maintain high quality and accurate case files in the council''s social work database, Liquid Logic, ensuring ..... full job details .....