Senior Social Worker - First Response Team - Leicestershire

Caritas Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the First Response Team in Leicestershire. You will assess urgent needs, coordinate rapid interventions, and safeguard vulnerable individuals and families in crisis, shaping immediate support plans.

You will lead comprehensive assessments, develop care plans with multidisciplinary teams, supervise junior staff, liaise with external agencies, and ensure accurate documentation in line with regulations.

Qualifications

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience in a social work setting, particularly within crisis intervention or emergency response.
• Strong assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage complex cases effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify risks and needs of individuals and families.
• Developing and implementing effective care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Providing expert guidance and supervision to junior social workers and support staff.
• Engaging with external agencies and stakeholders to coordinate services and resources.
• Documenting casework accurately and maintaining up-to-date records in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Social Work / CQSW / DipSW

Job description

Join our dedicated First Response Team in Leicestershire as a Senior Social Worker, where you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding vulnerable individuals and families in crisis. In this challenging yet rewarding position, you will be responsible for assessing urgent needs, providing immediate support, and ensuring the well-being of those in distress. Your expertise will help shape interventions and strategies that promote safety and stability within the community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify risks and needs of individuals and families.
• Developing and implementing effective care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Providing expert guidance and supervision to junior social workers and support staff.
• Engaging with external agencies and stakeholders to coordinate services and resources.
• Documenting casework accurately and maintaining up-to-date records in compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience in a social work setting, particularly within crisis intervention or emergency response.
• Strong assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage complex cases effectively.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being, including flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development opportunities, and access to employee assistance programs. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those in need and possess the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced environment