Senior Social Worker (14-17 Team) - £42 per hour

Sheldon Phillips Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheldon Phillips Ltd is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the 14-17 Children in Care Team in Stoke-on-Trent. The role is a locum position within Stoke-On-Trent City Council, offering up to £42 per hour and an initial contract of 6 months or more.

You will undertake statutory visits, prepare reports, attend Court, and work with looked after children aged 14–17, their families, and multi-agency partners to support positive outcomes toward adulthood.

Qualifications

• Must have Social Work Qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Enhanced DBS (provided).

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory visits and safeguarding assessments as a Corporate Parent.
• Prepare Section 7 and 37 reports; attend Court and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Maintain long-term engagement with families, including direct work and capturing the voice of the child.
• Attend conferences such as CIC reviews and work with multi-agency partners.
• Collaborate with Personal Advisors and leaving care services to support looked after children.

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Senior Social Worker – Children in Care 14-17 Team - Stoke-On-Trent City Council

Location:Stoke-On-Trent

Pay/Salary: up to £42 per hour

Office Working: 2 Days per week

Contract: Locum - Ideally 6 Months +

We are currently working with Stoke-On-Trent to find an experienced Social Worker for their 14 - 17 Children in Care Team within Children’s Services.The Corporate Parenting 14–17 Team works with looked after young people aged 14–17, supporting them through adolescence and helping them prepare positively and safely for adulthood and leaving care.

Duties

• Undertake statutory visits, and safeguarding assessments as a Corporate Parent
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Attending conferences, such as CIC reviews
• Work alongside multi-agency partners, as well as Personal Advisors and relevant leaving care services

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)