CSW - Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner - 0-25 Disabilities

Advanced Social Worker – Children’s Social Care

Colindale, London | £37.54 per hour (Umbrella)

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Social Worker to join a statutory Children’s Social Care service in Colindale. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled practitioner who can work autonomously with complex cases, manage higher levels of risk and support the development of less experienced social workers.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide high-quality social work services to children and families in complex situations.

* Assess, plan, implement and review safeguarding and permanence plans.

* Manage complex cases and higher levels of risk using sound professional judgement.

* Work autonomously within statutory frameworks, Council policies and procedures.

* Support, mentor and provide guidance to less experienced social workers.

* Take a lead role in a specialist area of practice.

* Deputise for the Line Manager when required.

* Contribute to effective multi-agency working and safeguarding arrangements.

* Promote positive outcomes and ensure children have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

* Maintain high standards of recording, assessment and professional practice.

Essential Requirements

* Substantial post-qualifying experience in statutory Children’s Social Care.

* Strong experience managing complex safeguarding and permanence cases.

* Demonstrable ability to assess and manage high levels of risk.

* Excellent professional judgement and decision-making skills.

* Ability to work independently and provide expert practice in complex situations.

* Experience mentoring and supporting less experienced social workers.

* Strong knowledge of statutory children’s social care legislation and guidance.

* Practice Educator Award desirable, with an expectation to achieve the award within the first year if not already held.

Location: Colindale, London
Rate: £37.54 per hour (Umbrella)
Role: Advanced Social Worker
Service: Statutory Children’s Social Care
Focus: Complex Safeguarding & Permanence
Level: Advanced / Experienced Practitioner

For more information, contact Natasha Haddon
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed