Senior Social Worker

My Social Work News; London; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading agency’s Safeguarding Team as a Senior Social Worker, focusing on improving child welfare. Enjoy a hybrid work model in Havering, offering flexibility and professional growth opportunities, while making a significant impact on children’s lives. Your expertise is essential for managing cases effectively within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexibility to work from home or on-site

Access to systemic training and development pathways

Networking opportunities with experienced consultants

Subsidised on-site parking

Prime location with excellent transport links

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in social work involving children and families.
• Experience in assessment and statutory work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and manage cases within CIN, Domestic Abuse, and CP.
• Develop individual protection plans to safeguard children.
• Utilize a systemic approach to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Assessment

Case Management

Collaboration

Job description

Job Title: Senior Social Worker within Safeguarding Team
Location: Havering, UK
Salary: £37 per hour (higher rate dependent on experience)

Employment Type: Locum (3 months with opportunity for extension), Full Time, Hybrid model

Join our dynamic Safeguarding Team in Havering as a Senior Social Worker and embark on a thrilling career journey that makes a significant impact on children’s lives. In this role, you’ll leverage your expertise to enhance child welfare and build strong family dynamics. We offer a three-month contract with the possibility of extension, allowing you to flexibly manage your work-life balance with our innovative hybrid work arrangements.

Perks and benefits:

• Work Arrangements: Our hybrid model allows you to seamlessly work from home or our modern town hall campus according to team requirements, offering flexibility that complements your personal life while maintaining professional standards.
• Professional Growth: Access to systemic training offers and development pathways to ensure you’re constantly evolving and reaching new heights in your career.
• Networking: Engage with experienced consultants and systemic practitioners who provide continuous support, enabling fruitful collaborations and professional growth.
• Free Parking: Benefit from subsidised on-site parking for all Havering council staff, making commuting stress-free and cost-effective.
• Prime Location: Our strategically located town hall boasts excellent transport links, just 18 minutes from London Liverpool Street, making it an easy journey via car or public transport.

What you will do:

• Conduct thorough assessments and manage a variety of cases within the Children in Need (CIN), Domestic Abuse, and Child Protection (CP) spheres.
• Develop and implement individual protection plans effectively to safeguard children while keeping families together whenever possible.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, utilising a systemic approach to derive solutions for complex cases.
• Utilize your extensive knowledge to progress CIN/CP protection plans and improve outcomes for children and their families.
• Engage with children and families face-to-face to conduct comprehensive assessments and offer continuous support.

Our new Safeguarding Teams focus extensively on children’s safety and welfare, and we need experienced social workers like you to join us in this vital mission. With at least two years of experience in social work involving children and families, assessment, and statutory work, you’ll find our supportive team environment invigorating and fulfilling.

Why Havering?

Havering is a vibrant and welcoming community with plenty of green spaces, excellent schools, and a family-friendly environment. Experience the charm of suburban living while being just a short commute from the heart of London. Discover what makes Havering not only a great place to work but also a fantastic place to live. Come and be part of our inspiring team, where your contributions make a real difference every day.

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