Children’s Senior Social Worker MASH #RQ1505972

Semester.co.uk; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join their team in Worcester. This role involves working closely with children and families to address their social, emotional, and environmental needs, ensuring their safety and well-being. You will be part of a supportive environment that values collaboration and professional growth. With a focus on safeguarding vulnerable children, you will assess risks and needs, coordinate services, and participate in multi-agency planning. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and want to work in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

In-house payroll with weekly payments

Enhanced DBS completed

Support from a dedicated team

Assigned experienced consultant

Qualifications

• Experience in social work with a focus on vulnerable children and families.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and social work theory.

Responsibilities

• Work with children and families to address social and emotional needs.
• Conduct assessments and coordinate services for vulnerable children.

Skills

Social Work

Risk Assessment

Multi-agency Collaboration

Legislation Knowledge

Education

Social Work Degree

Relevant Professional Training

Tools

Data Protection Systems

Job description

Children’s Senior Social Worker MASH #RQ1505972

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

MASH Contact & Referral SW

The role is hybrid working – the candidate will be expected to be based at our Wildwood Offices for the full week 5 days (1 in every 3 weeks) and for any team days as stipulated by management.

Purpose of job:

1. To work in partnership with children and families to address their social, emotional and environmental needs. The wishes of children and their families are of vital importance in formulating any plans in conjunction with multi-agency networks. Overall, the role is to safeguard and promote the welfare of the most vulnerable children and young people in Worcestershire through the delivery of high-quality services.
2. To assess the risks and needs for vulnerable children and delivering services to improve the quality of their life. To co-ordinate services that enable the best outcome for children, young people and their families/carers and ensure the appropriate use of resources.

Main Activities & Responsibilities:

1. As an experienced social worker, it is a requirement to be working towards a level of operating self-sufficiently in the application of relevant legislation, policy, procedures and social work theory (within normal arrangements for management accountability).
2. The Social Worker must ensure the well-being and safety of the child/young person is paramount. This is through gathering and analysing all necessary information to complete a range of assessments that comply with statutory requirements and may require the Social Worker to consider alternative placements for the child or young person.
3. To carry out tasks that fulfil the statutory requirements of children and young people receiving services.
4. The Social Worker may be expected, on occasions, to represent the Authority in court and also may be required to attend as a witness or give evidence.
5. To attend a range of meetings to update and exchange information, make decisions and review progress.
6. To create, develop and review multi-agency outcome focussed plans for children and young people.
7. The Social Worker will undertake day duty tasks as required. Duty tasks will require telephone calls, visits or attending meetings.
8. The Social Worker will be required to collect and maintain accurate records and update appropriate systems which are both confidential and in-keeping with relevant legislation, e.g. data protection.
9. To participate in the supervision process.
10. The Social Worker will be required to attend relevant training courses and staff development programmes as part of their continued professional development.

What’s on offer for the Social Worker:

1. Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!
2. Excellent management structure with experienced leaders
3. Desirable location with excellent transport links
4. A stable and well-supported working environment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

1. Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
2. Competitive Rates of pay
3. In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
4. Enhanced DBS completed.
5. Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team
6. An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
7. Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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