Senior Social Worker - Children in Care Team - Pontefract - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Pontefract; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social services provider in Pontefract is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the Children in Care Team. The role involves managing complex cases, leading mentoring efforts, and ensuring the wellbeing of children in care. Flexible working hours are offered, along with opportunities for professional development and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Exposure to diverse cases

Vibrant community with local amenities

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in social work with children in care.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children in care with care planning and interventions.
• Provide guidance to junior social workers.
• Implement safeguarding practices and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with agencies for comprehensive support.
• Engage in audits and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Case Management

Mentoring

Collaboration

Job description

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Children in Care Team

Location: Pontefract, UK

Salary: £35 Hourly

Contract: Ongoing

Hours: Full Time / Part Time

Join an impactful role as a Senior Social Worker within the Children in Care (CIC) Team in Pontefract. This ongoing position offers flexible full-time or part-time hours and a competitive hourly rate of £35. Make a tangible difference in the lives of children and young people while leading and mentoring colleagues to deliver high-quality social work services.

Purpose of the Role

To provide advanced social work services for children in care, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and progress toward permanency. The Senior Social Worker will manage complex cases, lead on practice excellence, and support the professional development of junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Management & Direct Practice: Oversee a caseload of children in care, providing robust care planning, reviews, and interventions.
• Professional Leadership & Mentoring: Guide and support junior social workers, fostering best practice and continuous learning.
• Safeguarding & Risk Management: Implement safeguarding practices, conduct risk assessments, and participate in child protection proceedings.
• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work closely with health, education, and voluntary sector partners to provide comprehensive support.
• Quality Assurance & Service Improvement: Engage in audits, case reviews, and service development initiatives.
• Professional Practice: Maintain Social Work England registration and engage in continuous professional development.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible full-time or part-time working arrangements.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training.
• Exposure to diverse and complex cases, enhancing expertise.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Work in a vibrant, welcoming community in West Yorkshire with excellent local amenities and a rich cultural heritage.