Senior Social Worker - Locality Team - Leicestershire County Council

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive training program

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join our Locality Team, delivering high-quality social care to children and families within the community.

You will assess needs, develop care plans, supervise junior social workers, and work with multi-disciplinary colleagues to safeguard vulnerable client groups. The role offers flexible working, a strong training program, and clear career progression within a supportive council environment.

Qualifications

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Significant experience in social work practice, particularly within a locality or children’s services setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with service users and colleagues.
• Proficiency in assessment and intervention planning, with a solid understanding of relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks.
• Developing and implementing effective care plans in collaboration with service users and other professionals.
• Providing supervision and support to junior social workers and students, fostering their professional development.
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation in accordance with statutory requirements and council policies.
• Engaging with external agencies and stakeholders to ensure a cohesive approach to service delivery.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Assessment & planning

Education

Degree in Social Work / DipSW

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Locality Team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high-quality social care services to children and families within our community. You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to assess needs, develop care plans, and implement interventions that promote the welfare and safety of vulnerable individuals. Your expertise will help shape the future of social work practice in our locality.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks.
• Developing and implementing effective care plans in collaboration with service users and other professionals.
• Providing supervision and support to junior social workers and students, fostering their professional development.
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation in accordance with statutory requirements and council policies.
• Engaging with external agencies and stakeholders to ensure a cohesive approach to service delivery.

To be considered for this role, you must possess the following qualifications and skills:

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Significant experience in social work practice, particularly within a locality or children’s services setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with service users and colleagues.
• Proficiency in assessment and intervention planning, with a solid understanding of relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures.

In addition to a competitive salary, Leicestershire County Council offers a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, a comprehensive training program, and opportunities for career progression. You will also have access to employee assistance programs and a supportive work environment that values your contributions.