The Social Woker......
- MUST initiate and ensure the PEP meeting takes place within 20 days of a child coming into care.
- MUSTarrange the termly PEP meeting liaising with the DT and parents/carers.
- The SW should inform the VS of the date of the PEP meeting by inserting a date into the PEP on Welfare Call.
- During the PEP Meeting:
- add to the discussions about the child's needs
- agree actions needed to reduce barriers to learning
- agree targets for the term
- discuss how PP+ will be spent to support the child.
After the PEP is completed, SW must ensure the PEP is put on ICS.
Social workers help people improve their lives by providing support, guidance, and advocacy. They work with individuals, families, and communities to address issues like poverty, discrimination, and social disadvantage.
What social workers do
- Provide practical support - Social workers offer emotional support and help clients develop independent living skills.
- Protect clients - Social workers protect clients from harm and abuse, and advocate for change to improve social conditions.
- Build relationships - Social workers build trust with clients and their families, and collaborate with other professionals.
- Write reports - Social workers document their work by writing reports and keeping accurate records.
- Assess needs - Social workers evaluate a client's situation through interviews and assessments.
- Create support plans - Social workers develop plans to help clients meet their needs and achieve their goals.
Who social workers work with
- Children and families
- People with mental health conditions
- People with disabilities
- People experiencing homelessness
- People struggling with addiction
- Refugees and immigrants
- Aging individuals
- Couples and families
- Victims of violence or trauma
- People in the criminal justice system
Social workers can specialize in different areas, such as child and family social work, mental health social work, or social work with the elderly
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