Senior Social Worker - Permanence Team - Leicestershire

Caritas Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment seeks a Senior Social Worker for the Permanence Team in Leicestershire. You will manage complex cases, guide junior staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote stability and permanence for children in care.

You will assess needs, develop care plans, and implement effective intervention strategies while ensuring compliance with statutory duties and best practice standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with BA/MA in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
• Extensive experience in child protection and court proceedings.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored support plans for children and families.
• Lead case reviews and ensure compliance with legislation and best practice standards.
• Provide supervision and support to junior social workers and students.
• Build relationships with families, children and external agencies to ensure effective service delivery.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation per organizational policies.

Skills

Child protection & court work

Analytical decision-making

Communication & interpersonal skills

Education

BA/MA in Social Work

Job description

Join our dedicated team as a Senior Social Worker in the Permanence Team in Leicestershire, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the best outcomes for children and families. As a Senior Social Worker, you will be responsible for managing complex cases, providing expert guidance to junior staff, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to promote stability and permanence for children in care. Your expertise will be instrumental in assessing needs, developing care plans, and implementing effective intervention strategies.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored support plans for children and families.
• Leading case reviews and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice standards.
• Providing supervision and support to junior social workers and students.
• Building strong relationships with families, children, and external agencies to facilitate effective service delivery.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation in accordance with organizational policies.

The ideal candidate will possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., BA/MA in Social Work).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience in child protection and court work.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits to support your professional development and well-being, including flexible working arrangements, ongoing training opportunities, and access to employee assistance programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in Leicestershire.