Senior Practitioner | Duty & Assessment

Leaders In Care Ltd; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking an experienced children's social worker to join their supportive Duty and Assessment team. This role offers career progression opportunities and flexible working arrangements, allowing you to manage your schedule effectively. With a focus on work-life balance, you will be part of a close-knit team supported by engaged management. The position requires a social work qualification and registration with Social Work England. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and want to work in a nurturing environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

29 days annual leave

Increased leave after 2 and 4 years

Additional day off in birthday month

Flexible working options

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England and experienced in children's social work.
• Strong communication and time management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Join the Duty and Assessment team to support children's welfare.
• Provide a supportive environment for social workers and manage caseloads.

Skills

Social Work

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Career Progression Opportunities | Longstanding Senior Management | Flexible Working | Manageable Caseload

At Leaders in Care, we are currently working with a highly regarded local authority in the Berkshire area for an experienced children’s social worker to join their well-established Duty and Assessment team.

This is a great opportunity for the right person to join a council that really aims to provide a supportive environment for their social workers. This is done through opportunities for flexible working, meaning you can plan your schedule and manage your time how you see fit. You can also expect a hybrid working model so you aren’t limited to office working.

Further benefits include:

• Salary of up to £52,127
• Super engaged management structure to provide quality support to you
• Close-knit team
• 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month
• Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work-life balance
• Career progression opportunities

As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.

To apply, simply email your CV to [e-mail]. Alternatively, please call Chris on 0161 240 7897 to discuss this opportunity or any other role you may have seen in more detail. We look forward to hearing from you soon.