Senior Social Worker – Children & Families Practice Lead

Staffordshire County Council; The Brampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local public service authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an advanced social worker to join their Assessment and Staying Together Team. This role involves ensuring the wellbeing of vulnerable children and their families, completing statutory duties, and supporting less experienced colleagues. The ideal candidate will possess a social work degree and have experience in safeguarding children. The position offers opportunities for professional development and career progression. Flexible hours are available to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Social Work England (SWE) registered.
• Post qualifying experience of working with vulnerable children.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for completing statutory duties coordinating child's plan.
• Undertake section 47 investigations.
• Complete both Private and Public law reports.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable children

Mentoring skills

Knowledge of safeguarding

Creative social work practice

Education

Social work degree

Job description

A local public service authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an advanced social worker to join their Assessment and Staying Together Team. This role involves ensuring the wellbeing of vulnerable children and their families, completing statutory duties, and supporting less experienced colleagues. The ideal candidate will possess a social work degree and have experience in safeguarding children. The position offers opportunities for professional development and career progression. Flexible hours are available to support work-life balance.