Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join their Children's Looked After Team. This role is vital for managing complex cases and supporting children and families in need. With a strong emphasis on frontline social work, you will leverage your expertise to mentor fellow practitioners while ensuring the safety and well-being of children. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth, making it an exciting opportunity for dedicated social work professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Parking available on site

Opportunity to progress court experience

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.
• Knowledge of Child Protection or Referral and Assessment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex cases within a child looked after context.
• Support and mentor other practitioners in the team.

Skills

Communication Skills

Influencing Skills

Mentoring

Education

Social Work Qualification

Degree/DipSW/CQSW

Tools

Vehicle access

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Practitioner to join our Children's Looked After Team

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.

About the team

The team take responsibility for managing a caseload of more complex and higher need cases within a child looked after and care proceedings context. You will be required to take the appropriate course of action when working to support children and their families. You will also support other practitioners in the team through mentoring, advice, support, and occasional shadowing on visits or for meetings.

You will have a proficient ability to communicate in English and be able to influence others to help coordinate services and supports in the best way possible to keep children as safe and well cared for as possible.

About you

Knowledge and experience working within a Frontline Team such as Child Protection or Referral and Assessment is essential for this role. You will need to hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) as well as 3 years post qualifying experience. A Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle is a requirement.

What's on offer?

• Up to £48.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Parking available on site
• Opportunity to progress court experience