Senior Social Worker: Flexible, Trauma‑Informed Family Support Lead

Walsall Council

Walsall

On-site

GBP 49,000 - 52,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Senior Social Worker in Walsall Council is a permanent role within the Central & South Family Help & Protection Team (Ref: CH10526). The post offers Grade 10 with a salary range of £48,738 - £51,928.

The role focuses on leading professional work with children and families in need, delivering needs-led assessments, and coordinating multi-agency support plans. The post emphasizes trauma-informed, relationship-based practice, safeguarding, and contributing to high-quality recording and inter-agency

Responsibilities

Act as the lead professional for children and families in need of help and support.
Undertake needs-led assessments and lead the creation and delivery of multi-agency support plans.
Provide support to team members
Facilitate meetings with families and the professional network
Prepare and present assessments and reports to conferences, courts, and panels.
Engage with the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) and deliver child protection plans where necessary.
Build strong relationships with children and families, promoting their development, safety, and wellbeing.
Use trauma-informed, relationship-based practice to engage families.
Maintain high standards of recording and contribute to multi-agency partnerships.
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.