Senior Social Worker, Looked After Children - Slough - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A social services provider in Slough is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the Looked After Children team. The role involves developing effective partnerships, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to service development. Candidates must hold a degree in social work and have Social Work England registration, along with substantial experience in the field. The salary range is £45,543 – £50,613 per annum.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in social work required.
• Current Social Work England registration mandatory.
• Significant experience in a similar role necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective working relationships with partners.
• Maintain accurate records of work undertaken.
• Contribute to the development of services for children.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or equivalent in social work

Job description

Senior Social Worker – Looked After Children

Slough Children First has a permanent vacancy for a Senior Social Worker to work within a Looked After Children (LAC) Team based in Slough.

The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker role is £45,543 – £50,613 per annum.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships at appropriate levels with other relevant partner agencies e.g. voluntary, community, schools, police, health other statutory agencies/local resource networks and internal partners
• Maintain, monitor and review accurate records of all work undertaken ensuring recording information is accurate and up to date, including comprehensive use of the Integrated Children’s System
• Work effectively move casework to other areas of service as appropriate with a clear transfer plan
• Contribute to the development of services to children and families and to attend and contribute positively to team meetings to promote the delivery of integrated and effective services
• Identify own individual learning needs and ensure that practice reflects contemporary thinking
• Ensure regular reflection of skills and abilities and use supervision and approval to identify future and plan to meet future needs
• Provide cover for the work of other team members and undertake projects and other additional duties commensurate with the level of the job

Requirements of the Senior Social Worker:

• Degree or equivalent in social work
• Current Social Work England registration
• Significant experience working within a similar role

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