Senior Social Worker – Child Protection (Hybrid, 3 days/wk)

Eden Brown Synergy; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Social Worker for Child in Need / Child Protection team in Bury St Edmunds. This role involves extensive experience in child protection, managing complex cases, and collaborating with partner organizations. Candidates must have a Social Work qualification, at least 3 years of experience, and be registered with Social Work England. The position offers a hybrid working model, with responsibilities including supervision of junior staff and conducting assessments.

Benefits

DBS check processed and paid

Referral bonus

Bonus for finding your own job

Twice weekly payroll

Dedicated recruitment consultant support

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a social worker within children's services.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Driving license and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and manage complex child protection cases.
• Balance duty and longer-term cases in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners to create care plans.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to junior social workers.

Skills

Child Protection

Multi-agency collaboration

Supervision of junior social workers

Assessment management

Education

Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Social Worker for Child in Need / Child Protection team in Bury St Edmunds. This role involves extensive experience in child protection, managing complex cases, and collaborating with partner organizations. Candidates must have a Social Work qualification, at least 3 years of experience, and be registered with Social Work England. The position offers a hybrid working model, with responsibilities including supervision of junior staff and conducting assessments.