Senior Social Worker – Family Services Lead (West Yorkshire)

Belmont Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in West Yorkshire is looking for a Senior Social Worker for its Family Team. This role involves managing complex child protection cases, supervising less experienced staff, and ensuring quality assessments. Ideal candidates are qualified social workers with strong experience in children's services and excellent communication skills. The role is full-time with an hourly rate of £42.00 – £45.00. This is a temporary position offering an opportunity to lead in a vital service for families.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualifying experience in children and families social work.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding frameworks and care planning.
• Proven ability to manage complex cases and support others.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex child protection cases.
• Complete high-quality assessments and care plans.
• Provide mentoring and supervision to newer social workers.
• Chair multi-agency meetings and participate in court proceedings.

Skills

Child protection management

Case assessment and planning

Supervision and mentoring

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England

Job description

A local authority in West Yorkshire is looking for a Senior Social Worker for its Family Team. This role involves managing complex child protection cases, supervising less experienced staff, and ensuring quality assessments. Ideal candidates are qualified social workers with strong experience in children's services and excellent communication skills. The role is full-time with an hourly rate of £42.00 – £45.00. This is a temporary position offering an opportunity to lead in a vital service for families.