Child & Family Assessment Senior Social Worker

Community Care Live; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable local council in the South East of England is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to manage a mixed caseload involving short-term assessment and long-term CIN/CP work. The role offers regular reflective supervision, a 6-month stable contract, and a competitive pay of £42/hour. This position is ideal for experienced practitioners looking to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while being supported by a strong team. Enjoy the peace of mind working in a well-regarded service.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Stable 6-month contract

Manageable caseload

Supportive management structure

Qualifications

• Required social work qualification and registration.
• Experience in safeguarding services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for short‑term assessment work.
• Manage a long‑term CIN/CP caseload.
• Form positive relationships with children and families.

Skills

Child and Family Assessment

Forming relationships with children and families

Education

Social work qualification and registration to Social Work England

Job description

Overview

Step up to senior | Mixed & manageable caseload | Regular Reflective supervision | Secure stable contract

If you are an experienced children’s social worker currently open to a change, we are currently looking for an experienced practitioner to join a well established Safeguarding service based in the South East of England, as a senior social worker. This council operates using the Child and Family Assessment model, meaning a mixture of short‑term assessment work, with a long‑term CIN/CP caseload, so you can form positive relationships with children and families and make a real difference to their lives.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for short‑term assessment work and a long‑term CIN/CP caseload, forming positive relationships with children and families.

Qualifications

As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.

Benefits

Leaders in Care are offering £42/h for this role. In this role, you will be joining a strong team that has built a reputation for stability. Funding has been approved to ensure stability and peace of mind for you, with a 6‑month contract from the get‑go. Other benefits include a manageable caseload, as cases are split evenly across the service, so you can dedicate the necessary time to each case. You will also be supported by a longstanding management structure and a strong team to ensure you feel comfortable in the role so you can focus on doing your best work and enjoying all the island has to offer in your downtime.

Contact

For more info, call 07897 024978. Or email your CV to [e-mail].