Senior Social Worker

My Social Work News; Pontefract; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social work agency in Pontefract is seeking a Senior Social Worker in the Children in Care Team. This ongoing position offers flexible full-time or part-time hours and a competitive hourly rate of £35. The role involves managing complex cases, leading junior team members, and collaborating with various agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of children in care. Join a supportive environment dedicated to professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative team environment

Exposure to diverse cases

Qualifications

• Experience in social work with children in care.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Ability to manage complex cases and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a caseload of children in care.
• Guide and support junior social workers.
• Implement safeguarding practices and conduct risk assessments.
• Engage in audits and service development initiatives.

Skills

Case Management

Safeguarding

Professional Leadership

Multi-Agency Collaboration

Job description

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Children in Care Team
Location: Pontefract, UK
Salary: £35 Hourly
Contract: Ongoing
Hours: Full Time / Part Time

Join an impactful role as a Senior Social Worker within the Children in Care (CIC) Team in Pontefract. This ongoing position offers flexible full-time or part-time hours and a competitive hourly rate of £35. Make a tangible difference in the lives of children and young people while leading and mentoring colleagues to deliver high-quality social work services.

Purpose of the Role

To provide advanced social work services for children in care, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and progress toward permanency. The Senior Social Worker will manage complex cases, lead on practice excellence, and support the professional development of junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management & Direct Practice: Oversee a caseload of children in care, providing robust care planning, reviews, and interventions.

Professional Leadership & Mentoring: Guide and support junior social workers, fostering best practice and continuous learning.

Safeguarding & Risk Management: Implement safeguarding practices, conduct risk assessments, and participate in child protection proceedings.

Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work closely with health, education, and voluntary sector partners to provide comprehensive support.

Quality Assurance & Service Improvement: Engage in audits, case reviews, and service development initiatives.

Professional Practice: Maintain Social Work England registration and engage in continuous professional development.

Perks and Benefits

Flexible full-time or part-time working arrangements.

Access to ongoing professional development and training.

Exposure to diverse and complex cases, enhancing expertise.

Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Work in a vibrant, welcoming community in West Yorkshire with excellent local amenities and a rich cultural heritage.

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