Senior Social Worker – East Locality | Flexible Working

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a passionate Senior Social Worker to provide outstanding support for children and families in their North Family Safeguarding locality. You will work closely with families and other professionals to assess risk and develop safety plans. The ideal candidate should have a recognized social work qualification and be ready to support team performance. This full-time role offers a supportive environment, manageable workloads, and a comprehensive training program to foster professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working

Comprehensive training program

Specialized clinical supervision

Employee assistance support

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding practices and how to implement them.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with children and families.
• Strong communication skills for verbal and written correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure outstanding support for children and families.
• Oversee and support team practitioners in their roles.
• Work collaboratively with families to build safety plans.

Skills

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Education

Social Work Qualification

Enhanced DBS clearance

Job description

A local authority in the UK is seeking a passionate Senior Social Worker to provide outstanding support for children and families in their North Family Safeguarding locality. You will work closely with families and other professionals to assess risk and develop safety plans. The ideal candidate should have a recognized social work qualification and be ready to support team performance. This full-time role offers a supportive environment, manageable workloads, and a comprehensive training program to foster professional development.