Senior Social Worker - Long Term Team - Barnet - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services agency in Barnet is seeking a Senior Social Worker to manage complex cases and provide high-quality social work. You must have a degree in social work, significant frontline experience, and registration with Social Work England. This full-time locum role offers £38.50 per hour and requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Current registration with Social Work England is required.
• Significant frontline experience within UK social services as a qualified social worker.
• At least three years of experience with Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and court work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload with confidence and expertise.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments that adhere to statutory guidelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans.
• Prepare thorough reports for court proceedings.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.

Skills

Complex caseload management

Comprehensive assessments

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Report preparation for court

Building relationships with families

Education

Degree or equivalent in social work

Job description

Overview

Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Social Worker in the Long Term Team in Barnet, UK. Earn £38.50 per hour on an hourly basis in this full-time locum role with an ongoing contract. If you are an experienced professional ready for a new challenge, this may be the perfect role for you!

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload with confidence and expertise, providing high-quality social work in long-term settings.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments that adhere to statutory guidelines, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement effective care plans.
• Prepare thorough reports for court proceedings, maintaining high standards of documentation.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and external agencies, advocating for their needs and rights.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in social work and current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant frontline experience within UK social services as a qualified social worker.
• At least three years of experience with Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and court work.
• Three years of experience in a permanent role as per DfE guidance.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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