Location: St Helena Island, South Atlantic Contract: 4 months FTC available immediately Salary: £35k pa, pro rata, depending on experience and qualifications, plus International Supplement Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Although better placed to develop economically and socially as a result of opening our international airport in 2017, we are not at the stage of self-sufficiency and therefore remain dependent on UK government aid. Your input will be guided by the development of a new strategic framework for integrated social services. You will manage a complex caseload - usually between 10 and 20 - with a focus on child protection and safeguarding court work. You must take appropriate action to protect vulnerable people with an emphasis on anti-oppressive practice as you devise, monitor and review individual care plans that promote dignity and empowerment and comply with legal and statutory requirements. You will assess children in need to a high standard and within timescales, undertaking risk assessments to inform care planning and assessments of vulnerable adults. You should ensure reports and statements for Court, case conferences and looked-after reviews are prepared to a high standard, in time for deadlines and demonstrate involvement of clients. As you chair multi-agency and planning meetings and implement the Family Group Conferencing process, you will lead practice improvements ..... full job details .....