Senior Social Worker - CioC (Perm)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chalvey; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional management support

Training and development opportunities

Bespoke training opportunities

Agile working supported by technology

Flexible working policies

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Slough Children First is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the Thrive 0-18 team within the Children in Our Care service. You will manage a caseload of children aged 0 to 18, focusing on care planning, safeguarding and support, including work with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.

The role is hybrid with at least three days in the office. You must hold a professional social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England, with experience in a busy service.

Qualifications

• Professional social work qualification, or equivalent.
• Social Work England registration.
• Demonstrable experience of working within a busy service.

Responsibilities

• Hold an allocation of children and young people, planning their care, safeguarding them and supporting them to reach their potential
• Build good relationships with children and young people to have a positive impact on their lives
• Work with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
• Complete age assessments, with support to develop the necessary skills and knowledge
• Listen to children's voices and promote their choices, safety and fulfilment

Job description

A Senior Social Worker post in the Thrive 0-18 team of the Children in Our Care service at Slough Children First. The holder carries a caseload of children aged 0 to 18 whose plans aim for adoption or long-term care, covering care planning, safeguarding and support, with some work with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. The role is hybrid, with at least three days a week in the office. Social Work England registration and a professional qualification are required, plus experience of a busy service.

What the job involves

• Hold an allocation of children and young people, planning their care, safeguarding them and supporting them to reach their potential
• Build good relationships with children and young people to have a positive impact on their lives
• Work with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
• Complete age assessments, with support to develop the necessary skills and knowledge
• Listen to children's voices and promote their choices, safety and fulfilment

What's required

Qualifications

• Professional social work qualification, or equivalent

Registration & licences

• Social Work England registration

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of working within a busy service

What's offered

• Exceptional management support
• Training and development opportunities
• Bespoke training opportunities
• Agile working supported by technology
• Flexible working policies
• Friendly working environment and colleagues