2. To assist the Manager, as required in aspects of the Team's work including the allocation of work; maintaining, developing and encouraging high professional standards; and supporting the supervision and development of individual staff.

3. To keep up to date with good practice guidance, current legislation, Government initiatives and local policies and procedures with a view to playing a lead role in disseminating these within the team.

4. To provide consultation, advice and guidance to Team members on professional issues.

5. To assist the Principal Officer in developing and maintaining projects within
agreed timetables.

6. To represent the Manager or Principal Officer at internal and external meetings where appropriate, and to act as Deputy to the Manager.

7. To write complex reports and briefing papers on policy and operational issues for
the Team Manager, Principal Officer, Chief Children & Families' Officer and to participate in a range of meetings, case conferences or task forces, service and project management groups.

Team Management:

8. To offer professional advice and support to team members in carrying our their duties as enshrined in the Children Act 1989, related regulations guidance and other relevant legislation.

9. To assist in ensuring that team members fulfil expectations in relation to the council's
statutory responsibilities, policies and standards and that the practice is anti-discriminatory.

10. To assist the Manager, when required, in the performance management for all staff.

11. To assist, when required, in ensuring that the council's employee communication system (CASCADE) is fully implemented and maintained in order that all employees receive appropriate information and that employee feedback is encouraged.

12. To assist the Service in working as an Investors in People organisation.

13. To participate where appropriate in staff selection in accordance with equalities legislation good practice guidance and Council procedures.

14. To be aware of health and safety within the workplace to ensure the safety of staff, clients and others. Included in this role are safety systems, risk assessments and safety audits.

15. To assist in ensuring individual training needs are identified and appropriate training plans are developed for the team.

16. To actively participate in the overall management and development of the service through Team Meetings and Service wide meetings; attend and participate positively in Team and other meetings as required with a view to promoting the development of an integrated response to clients needs, concentrating on the delivery of an efficient and effective service.