Senior Social Worker - Duty & Assessment

Caritas Recruitment; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for social services is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner in Thatcham, UK. This role involves managing complex child protection cases, leading assessments, and collaborating with multi-agency partners to support children and families. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Work and relevant experience. The position offers a salary of £42.10 per hour. This is a locum/contract role within a dynamic local authority.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Practitioner or Advanced Social Worker.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload effectively.
• Competence in statutory reviews and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children in need and child protection cases.
• Lead assessments, care planning, and statutory reviews.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues.

Skills

Experience in managing child protection cases

Leadership skills

Knowledge of statutory assessments

Collaboration with multi-agency partners

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

A recruitment agency for social services is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner in Thatcham, UK. This role involves managing complex child protection cases, leading assessments, and collaborating with multi-agency partners to support children and families. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Work and relevant experience. The position offers a salary of £42.10 per hour. This is a locum/contract role within a dynamic local authority.