Safeguarding Senior Social Worker

Leaders In Care Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable social work agency is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Child and Family Assessment team in London. This role offers a hybrid working model with a negotiable salary of £42/h. Responsibilities include leading child in need cases and conducting assessments to support children and families. Ideal candidates will have a social work qualification and at least 3 years of experience in an English council. Comprehensive support throughout the process is provided.

Qualifications

• Social work qualification & registration are essential.
• Minimum of 3 years permanent experience in an English council required.
• Experience in child protection and court work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage child in need cases and related assessments.
• Conduct assessments to support children and families.
• Collaborate with partners for effective safeguarding.

Skills

Child protection

Assessment decision-making

Collaborative work

Education

Social work qualification & registration with Social Work England

Job description

Overview

Hybrid | Close-Knit Team & service | Manageable Workload | A Supportive Agency | No Micro-management

Senior SW - £42 negotiable rate (ask for details)

We're currently working with a highly rated local authority in the South East of England, on a great opportunity for an experienced practitioner to join the Child and Family Assessment team as a Senior Social Worker.

Leaders in Care are offering £42/h for this role, one of the highest in the area currently.

With this council, you don’t have to worry about being bogged down with too many cases, as caseloads are split evenly across the service to ensure they are manageable, and you will be supported by a long-standing management structure to ensure a stable and stress-free working environment.

You'll also be joining a close-knit team that is supported by a stable, longstanding senior management team who allow you the platform to do your best work. This is done by allowing you to manage your own diary as you see fit, and with no micro-management, only supporting when needed and trusting you to provide the best care to all children & families involved in the service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage child in need cases, ongoing care proceedings, and related assessments.
• Conduct assessments and make informed decisions about the most appropriate interventions to support the child and family.
• Collaborate with partners and services to ensure effective safeguarding and timely decision-making.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Social work qualification & registration with Social Work England (statutory role).
• 3 years permanent experience in an English council to be considered, in line with government guidance.
• Experience in child protection and court work is desirable.

Additional Information

• Immediate starts are available; the council will wait up to 1 month for the right person.
• Support throughout the full process is provided through Leaders in Care.
• Contact: Chris at 07897 024978 or email your up-to-date CV to [e-mail].