Senior Social Worker - Children's

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated Social Worker or Senior Social Worker to join a dynamic Case Management Team. This hybrid role focuses on working with Children in Need, Child Protection cases, and Care Proceedings, ensuring the best outcomes for children and families. You will manage complex cases, conduct assessments, and collaborate with multi-agency partners. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a supportive team environment, along with opportunities for ongoing professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with experience in Children in Need and Child Protection.
• Strong assessment and communication skills essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and families, ensuring effective interventions.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to safeguard children and families.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Report-Writing Skills

Communication Skills

Resilience

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Social Worker / Senior Social Worker – Case Management Team
Hybrid Working | £33.30 per hour

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker / Senior Social Worker to join our Case Management Team. This role involves working with Children in Need (CiN), Child Protection (CP), and Care Proceedings, ensuring the best outcomes for children and families.
This is a hybrid role, offering a balance of office-based work (2 days), visits (3 days), and remote working. We are looking for a dedicated professional who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing complex cases while working collaboratively with multi-agency partners.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage a caseload of children and families, ensuring timely and effective interventions.
2. Undertake assessments, develop plans, and implement interventions for children in need, those on child protection plans, and those subject to care proceedings.
3. Prepare and present court reports, attend legal proceedings, and work closely with legal professionals.
4. Work collaboratively with partner agencies, including health, education, and the police, to safeguard and support children and families.
5. Regularly review and update care plans, ensuring they align with the best interests of the child.
6. Provide guidance and support to families, promoting positive change and stability.

What We’re Looking For

1. Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
2. Experience in Children in Need (CiN), Child Protection (CP), and Care Proceedings.
3. Strong assessment, decision-making, and report-writing skills.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
5. Excellent communication skills and resilience in handling complex cases.

What We Offer

1. Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 3 days visiting and working from home.
2. Competitive rate of £33.30 per hour.
3. Supportive and experienced team environment.
4. Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email your CV to [e-mail].

If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly into our engaged and devoted team, and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.