Social work experience in local government, voluntary or independent sector.Direct experience of working with relevant client groups, especially those from different racial & cultural backgrounds.Ability to initiate, draft & produce reports.Ability to deal with / record casework, communicate effectively with client groups & professionals in order to assess client needs. Ability to attend & organise case conferences & reviews for the purpose of assessing & monitoring the development of service users.Ability to develop person-centred care plans.Ability to deal with conflict and complaints.Ability to participate within a duty team framework. Knowledge of relevant statutory social work legislation.Knowledge of the issues relating to the well-being of service users covering a wide range of clients.Must be registered with the GSCC.