Senior Social Worker – Complex Care for Children

Liquid Personnel; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

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Job summary

Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Senior Social Worker for the Complex Care Needs Team in Wakefield. You will support children and young people with complex health needs, working within statutory frameworks and multi-agency partnerships.

This full-time agency role offers £35 per hour with condensed hours considered, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• BA or MA in Social Work, or Diploma in Social Work.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualification experience in statutory children’s services.
• Experience with Child in Need, Child Protection and Children in Care.
• Knowledge of the Signs of Safety model.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload and complete statutory assessments, care plans and reviews.
• Undertake safeguarding work and manage risks.
• Direct work with children and families, recording views.
• Apply Signs of Safety model and evidence-based practice.
• Mentor and supervise newly qualified social workers.
• Contribute to multi-agency meetings and service development.
• Prepare reports and support court proceedings.
• Collaborate with partner agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Court proceedings

Risk assessment

Mentoring

Education

BA/MA in Social Work

Diploma in Social Work

Job description

Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Senior Social Worker for the Complex Care Needs Team in Wakefield. You will support children and young people with complex health needs, working within statutory frameworks and multi-agency partnerships.

This full-time agency role offers £35 per hour with condensed hours considered, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment.