Senior Social Worker & Practice Lead — Child Protection

The Methodist Church in Britain; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Free parking

Up to 16 days flexi leave per year

Social Work England registration paid

Advanced training and leadership/advoc

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking a Senior Social Worker within the Family Help Safeguarding Team to lead a complex caseload for children on Child Protection Plans and Public Law Outline processes. The post involves practice leadership, mentoring colleagues and supporting the Team Manager with operational duties.

You will champion trauma-informed and systemic approaches, contribute to quality assurance, and work across multi-agency partners to embed the Families First Partnership

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration is required.
• Highly experienced social work practitioner with a strong track record.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, relational and systemic practice.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead professional for children and families with the most significant needs, ensuring robust assessment, planning and risk management.
• Manage a small but complex caseload.
• Supervise and mentor newly qualified and less experienced social workers, providing reflective supervision and challenge.
• Contribute to ASYE development as a practice assessor.
• Support the Team Manager with day-to-day operational management, including chairing meetings and team performance.
• Produce high-quality assessments, reports and court work.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Relational practice

Systemic practice

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking a Senior Social Worker within the Family Help Safeguarding Team to lead a complex caseload for children on Child Protection Plans and Public Law Outline processes. The post involves practice leadership, mentoring colleagues and supporting the Team Manager with operational duties.

You will champion trauma-informed and systemic approaches, contribute to quality assurance, and work across multi-agency partners to embed the Families First Partnership