Senior Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention (Hybrid)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,339 - 50,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement of £2,500 per annum

Retention bonus up to £10,000 over 3 years

Generous annual leave

Flexible working patterns

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

A local authority children's service in the West Midlands is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join their Assessment & Intervention Teams. The role involves responding to child protection investigations, building relationships with families, and ensuring the child's voice is central to assessments. Competitive salary between £45,339 and £50,726 per annum with benefits including a relocation allowance and retention bonuses. The position offers hybrid working and a supportive environment for professional development.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of post-qualifying experience in a Children & Families setting.
• Completion of the ASYE programme.
• Good level of experience working with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Respond to s47 investigations and s17 assessments.
• Develop relationships with children and families.
• Ensure the child's voice is central in work.

Skills

Child protection investigations

Assessments and planning

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Knowledge of child development

Education

Recognised professional Social Work qualification

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

A local authority children's service in the West Midlands is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join their Assessment & Intervention Teams. The role involves responding to child protection investigations, building relationships with families, and ensuring the child's voice is central to assessments. Competitive salary between £45,339 and £50,726 per annum with benefits including a relocation allowance and retention bonuses. The position offers hybrid working and a supportive environment for professional development.