Senior Social Worker

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Sutton - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose:

To provide high-quality social work services to children young people families and/or adults in local communities focusing on strengths-based person-centred practice. The Senior Social Worker will manage a complex caseload contribute to practice development and support less experienced colleagues through mentoring guidance and professional leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a complex and varied caseload within statutory frameworks including child/adult protection court work safeguarding and care planning.
Undertake high-quality assessments using evidence-based tools to inform care plans that promote independence safety and well-being.
Lead on complex casework including those involving multi-agency coordination risk management or legal proceedings.
Provide professional support mentoring and guidance to newly qualified and less experienced social workers.
Offer case consultation and informal supervision contributing to a culture of reflection learning and safe decision-making.
Chair professional meetings where appropriate (e.g. strategy meetings multi-agency case discussions).
Ensure timely and accurate recording of assessments plans and decisions in line with policy legislation and service expectations.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with service users families carers colleagues and partner agencies.
Promote multi-agency working and lead on the development of integrated plans that improve outcomes.
Contribute to service improvement initiatives and quality assurance activities including audits and peer reviews.
Participate in team duty systems rota cover and support the smooth operation of the locality team.
Maintain and develop professional knowledge and skills in line with registration requirements and best practice standards.

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England
Minimum of 35 years post-qualification experience including complex case management
Sound knowledge of relevant legislation statutory guidance and social work theories
Proven ability to manage risk and make autonomous decisions in high-pressure situations
Experience supporting colleagues and contributing to a learning culture within teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to write reports for court or statutory purposes
Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice service user engagement and continuous improvement

3 Month Contract With A Local AuthorityJob Purpose:To provide high-quality social work services to children young people families and/or adults in local communities focusing on strengths-based person-centred practice. The Senior Social Worker will manage a complex caseload contribute to practice dev...

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose:

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a complex and varied caseload within statutory frameworks including child/adult protection court work safeguarding and care planning.
Undertake high-quality assessments using evidence-based tools to inform care plans that promote independence safety and well-being.
Lead on complex casework including those involving multi-agency coordination risk management or legal proceedings.
Provide professional support mentoring and guidance to newly qualified and less experienced social workers.
Offer case consultation and informal supervision contributing to a culture of reflection learning and safe decision-making.
Chair professional meetings where appropriate (e.g. strategy meetings multi-agency case discussions).
Ensure timely and accurate recording of assessments plans and decisions in line with policy legislation and service expectations.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with service users families carers colleagues and partner agencies.
Promote multi-agency working and lead on the development of integrated plans that improve outcomes.
Contribute to service improvement initiatives and quality assurance activities including audits and peer reviews.
Participate in team duty systems rota cover and support the smooth operation of the locality team.
Maintain and develop professional knowledge and skills in line with registration requirements and best practice standards.

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England
Minimum of 35 years post-qualification experience including complex case management
Sound knowledge of relevant legislation statutory guidance and social work theories
Proven ability to manage risk and make autonomous decisions in high-pressure situations
Experience supporting colleagues and contributing to a learning culture within teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to write reports for court or statutory purposes
Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice service user engagement and continuous improvement