Senior Social Worker - Children in Need

Sanctuary Personnel; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join their Children's service in Uxbridge. This permanent position offers the opportunity to manage complex cases, provide expert guidance to colleagues, and foster professional development within the team. The role emphasizes the importance of effective practice and compliance with relevant standards. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with a focus on child welfare.
• Experience in managing complex caseloads and supervising others.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex social work caseloads with autonomy.
• Supervise and support other Social Workers in their practice.
• Prepare court reports and act as an expert witness.

Skills

Social Work

Legislation Understanding

Supervision Skills

Assessment Frameworks

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Job Opportunity: Senior Social Worker

Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 300 reviews, has an exciting permanent opportunity for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join a well-established Children's service based in Uxbridge.

Position Details

• Salary: Up to £50,360 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full-time

Main Duties

1. Manage social work caseloads of a more complex nature with high levels of autonomy.
2. Provide expert professional and technical advice to other Social Workers, managers, colleagues, and partners.
3. Supervise other Social Workers, supporting caseload management and promoting reflective practice and continuous professional development.
4. Demonstrate skilled use of various frameworks for assessment and intervention.
5. Model and foster social work professionalism and effective caseload management among team members.
6. Establish and maintain a network of internal and external colleagues to support effective practice.
7. Prepare court reports and act as an expert witness in Care or Private Order proceedings.
8. Chair professional meetings with inter-agency partners and clients.
9. Produce management information and analysis.
10. Participate in team planning and contribute to the delivery of team and service plans.
11. Ensure compliance with relevant standards, including the Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework (Experienced Social Worker level).

Requirements

• Social Work Qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Registered with Social Work England.

Application Process

Interested candidates should contact Stefan Garrett by clicking the apply button above. Due to high application volumes, only candidates meeting the requirements will be contacted.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Sanctuary Personnel encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We provide annual online training on EDI and other compliance courses to ensure a fair and thorough selection process.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace due to a disability, please inform us early so we can provide appropriate support.