Back to searchSenior Social Worker Childrens Services - Woking - £42
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Woking, Surrey GU227PX, England
£40 - £42 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Myn is seeking a Senior Social Worker for Children's Services in Woking, Surrey, offering a temporary contract with a pay rate of up to £42 per hour.
- The role requires substantial experience in statutory social work settings, particularly in child protection or family safeguarding.
- Candidates must hold a professional social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.
- Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing care plans, and collaborating with various partners to support families.
- This position provides an opportunity to make a significant impact on children's lives while advancing one's social work career.
Location: Woking, Surrey
Contract Type: Temporary
Rate of Pay: Up to £42 per hour
About the Role:
Myn is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join our long-term partner in Surrey, working within the Childrens Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and skilled professional to provide relationship-based social work that makes a real difference to children, young people, and their families.
Youll be instrumental in helping families navigate complex situations, conducting assessments, and developing effective care plans. With opportunities to shape practice standards and collaborate across services, this role is perfect for someone looking to take their social work career to the next level.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality relationship-based social work to children and families under Surreys Safeguarding Children Boards Family Resilience framework.
- Assess children and families holistically, identifying risks and strengths to develop SMART plans.
- Work with children subject to child protection plans, children in need, and looked-after children, ensuring their voices inform their care.
- Collaborate with partners in education, health, housing, and the voluntary sector to achieve positive outcomes.
- Undertake child protection investigations and manage cases through legal and care proceedings.
- Provide reflective supervision and mentorship to less experienced team members.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, assessments, and reports.
- Ensure compliance with statutory guidance, legal obligations, and local policies.
What Were Looking For:
Qualifications:
- Professional social work qualification (CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent).
- Registered with Social Work England (SWE).
Experience:
- Substantial experience in statutory social work settings, including child protection, family safeguarding, or looked-after children teams.
- Demonstrated success in working with children and young people to improve outcomes.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Up-to-date knowledge of UK child care law, statutory guidance, and safeguarding practices.
- Strong ability to conduct assessments and develop outcome-focused care plans.
- Skilled in motivational interviewing and other evidence-based interventions.
- Excellent communication, both written and verbal, to engage families and produce clear reports.
- Strong partnership working skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across agencies.
- Proficiency in IT systems and record-keeping.
Additional Requirements:
- A valid DBS clearance.
- Willingness and ability to travel across Surrey as required.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends to meet service needs.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay of up to £42 per hour.
- Opportunity to work in a high-performing team with a supportive and collaborative culture.
- Access to training and professional development, including reflective practice sessions.
- Make a genuine impact on childrens lives while advancing your career.
Apply Now:
If youre ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role where youll have the opportunity to shape childrens futures, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to achieving the best outcomes for families in Surrey!
