Senior Social Worker

3 Month Contract With A local Authority

• To support social workers who safeguard and promote the welfare of the most vulnerable children and young people in the City through the delivery of high quality service.
  

Key Responsibilities

• To be responsible for an ‘allocated worker’ casework role, as assigned by Team Manager/Social Worker.
  


• To collect, accurately record, using management information systems, and critically analyse all relevant information and take appropriate actions to fulfil statutory responsibilities to promote and safeguard the well-being and interests of the child/young people.
  


• To ensure the well-being and safety of the child/young person is paramount through analysing all necessary information to complete assessments that comply with statutory requirements.
  


• As directed, provides practical day to day support to children and their families
  


• Liaise and work with other professionals and agencies to achieve optimal outcomes for children and young people; and ensure that services are ‘joined up’ in approach
  


• To accurately record, report and communicate using accurate, up-to-date evidence based information in accordance with statutory and organisational requirements.
  


• To communicate effectively to a variety of audiences through written, verbal and other means of communication.
  

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  minimum of 3–5 years post-qualifying experience in Children’s Social Care, including hands-on work with child protection, children in need, and care proceedings.
  
  
  
  
  
  Experience in supervisory or mentoring roles: providing guidance to newly qualified social workers, students, or less experienced practitioners.
  
  



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  Proven ability in chairing complex meetings, including participation in or leading court-related work.
  
  



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  Extensive knowledge of child protection legislation, statutory guidance, and local policies.
  
  

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  Strong risk assessment and analytical abilities—capable of evaluating protective factors and managing complex needs.
  
  



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  Excellent reporting and recording skills—including drafting high-quality, legally robust case records and court reports.
  
  



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  Proficiency in multi‑agency collaboration, building relationships across partner organisations and disciplines.
  
  



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  Competence with basic digital tools (e.g., Outlook, Microsoft Office, case management systems).
  
  

• Working Hours: 36 Per Week
  


• Enhanced DBS is Required