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Senior Social Worker - Full Time
Social Care Connections is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to the Children and Young People sector within Social Care. We take pride in our child-centred approach, aligning with the ethics and values of professionals committed to improving lives.
Social Care Connections is looking for an exceptional Senior Social Worker to join our fast growing team to fulfil an exciting opportunity with an innovative Local Authority. We are looking for someone who is dedicated, compassionate, and proactive in providing support to young people in need. If you are truly passionate about helping others, patient, a great team player, and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
What we offer the Senior Social Worker:
- Competitive Salary Offering a market-competitive wage to recognise your skills and experience.
- Professional Development Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your career.
- Career Progression Clear pathways for advancement and promotions within the organisation.
- Employee Assistance Programs Access to mental health support and counselling services.
- Generous Paid Time Off Annual Leave and Sick Leave to support your wellbeing.
- Inclusive Work Environment A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for all employees.
- Employee Referral Bonuses Rewards for referring successful candidates who are hired for open positions within the company.
- Free DBS check
Senior Social Worker Responsibilities:
To provide a high quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of children and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines. To assess need, plan and deliver focused intervention to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes. Guidance, support and supervision will be provided in line with the individual's experience and capabilities and in line with our Supervision Policy.
Assessment
Outcome: To provide a clear and accurate assessment of a child and his/her familys needs in line with statutory guidance
Planning and service delivery
To provide focused and purposeful social work interventions with explicit aims and objectives about desired outcomes within the context of managing risk to children
Direct work with children and their families
To build a professional relationship with children and their families and to use that relationship to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes
Accountability
To take responsibility and be accountable for all work undertaken as directed by the Screening Referral Manager/Consultant Social Worker
Partnership with other agencies
To work purposefully with other agencies to promote positive outcomes for children and their families
Senior Social Worker Essential Skills:
Education, Training and Qualifications
Recognised social work qualification
Social Work England registered
Evidence of continuing professional developmen
A satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) disclosure at enhanced level is required.
Knowledge and Understanding
- Child development
- Parenting capacity
- Environmental factors
- Risk and protective factors
- Analysis and evaluation of complex information
Planning and Service Delivery
- Childcare legislation, statutory guidance, and London Child Protection Procedures
- Systemic interventions and methodologies
- Social Learning Theory
- Formulation and implementation of social work interventions
- Report writing and verbal communication skills
- Computer literacy and information management systems
Direct Work with Children and Families
- Experience in social work with families
- Relationship-building skills with children and parents/carers
Accountability
- Statutory frameworks and guidance for childrens social work
- Task prioritization, workload management, and casework accountability
Partnership with Other Agencies
- Knowledge of key childrens agencies and their roles
- Relationship management and effective communication
Equal Opportunities
- Understanding of racial and cultural diversity
- Commitment to equal opportunities
- Awareness of racism, anti-racism, and personal biases
Resilience
- Ability to thrive in a complex and demanding environment
Social Care Connections specialise in connecting compassionate, skilled professionals like you with organisations that are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support. Embrace the chance to advance your career while contributing to a cause that truly mattersbecome a part of our network and start making an impact today!
