Senior Social Worker - Permanence Team Lead

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Social Worker in Gloucestershire. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing operational instructions, supervising team members, and ensuring effective service delivery. Ideal applicants will have a Social Work Qualification, strong understanding of relevant legislation, and extensive experience in statutory social care with children and families. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £58,248 per annum.

Qualifications

• Social Work Qualification or equivalent required.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation is essential.
• Previous management experience in social work is needed.
• Experience in statutory social care settings focusing on children and families.

Responsibilities

• Develop operational instructions and provide practice guidance.
• Support team members with supervision and appraisal.
• Manage and monitor the effective delivery of services.
• Conduct annual appraisals for supervised staff.
• Attend complex strategy meetings and prepare staff for court.
• Allocate cases and oversee new referrals, ensuring accurate record keeping.

Skills

Understanding of relevant legislation

Past Management Experience

Extensive Experience Working in a Statutory Social Care Setting with Children & Families

Education

Social Work Qualification or equivalent

Job description

A leading recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Social Worker in Gloucestershire. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing operational instructions, supervising team members, and ensuring effective service delivery. Ideal applicants will have a Social Work Qualification, strong understanding of relevant legislation, and extensive experience in statutory social care with children and families. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £58,248 per annum.