We are working with a client in the Midlands area who are seeking dedicated and experienced Senior Social Workers to join their team on a temporary or a temporary to permanent basis if interested.
The roles are interim to start with and are available immediately. The roles focus on front door, assessment, safeguarding and child protection.
Responsibilities:
Responsibility for children and young people who are the subjects of Child Protection Plans Responsibility for children and young people who are looked after by the Local Authority. Responsibility for children and young people who are the subjects of Child in Need plans Attendance at meetings, including Child Protection conferences, strategy meetings and legal meetings.
Preparation of court reports, statutory review and child protection reports.
Undertaking S47 investigations Some court work S7 and S37 Participation in the duty system, including undertaking child protection investigations under appropriate supervision.
Supporting students informally and less experienced practitioners within the team by co- working/shadowing Any other appropriate duties as and when required.
To provide an outcome focussed children’s Social Work service in line with Social Work England’s Standards.
- To work within legislative frameworks and the local authority’s policies and procedures in providing a children’s Social Work Service.
- To take responsibility for planning and actively participating in supervision in order to ensure that Social Work Practice is underpinned by line manager accountability recognising the need for increased supervisions to manage highly complex cases.
- Manage a varied caseload to support vulnerable children and their families who meet the threshold for service including those who have complex and or challenging needs
Essential criteria
Professional SW Qualification and current registration as a social worker with Social Work England.
At least two years statutory social work experience.
The ability to utilise a range of communication skills to engage and work with vulnerable people who may present with complex and challenging needs in order to meet desired outcomes.
The ability to undertake assessment of a range of needs and situations, including those more complex, in developing appropriate plans in partnership with other people.
To be computer literate and operate a range of information technology systems in order to meet service need in relation to the social work role.
The roles are hybrid working with 2-3 days per week on site, inclusive of visits to families and hours can be flexible.
The rates on offer for these roles are £36 - £38 per hour dependent on experience and will be paid via an Umbrella company on a weekly basis.
To apply, please complete the below form and include an up to date CV
Or for a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Jo Parnell on [email protected] or 01926 353970
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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Temp to perm
Pay: £36.00-£38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Midlands
