JOB-20240819-db742659
Job Title: Consultant Social Worker – Children’s Services Specialism: Social Worker – Children Location: Merton, UK Salary: £39.04 per hour Type: Ongoing, Full Time
Consultant Social Worker – Children’s Services in Merton, earning £39.04 per hour. This ongoing full‑time locum opportunity offers an excellent chance to take on a senior and influential position within a forward‑thinking Children and Families department. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality, relationship‑based social work while supporting and developing colleagues across the service.
This role is ideal for experienced practitioners looking to step into a leadership‑focused position while maintaining direct involvement with children, young people, and families.
Perks and benefits
- Full Time: Benefit from consistent, full‑time hours that provide structure and stability.
- Hourly Pay: Earn £39.04 per hour, reflecting your advanced expertise and experience.
- Dynamic Role: Enjoy a varied and stimulating position where no two days are the same.
- Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative team that values mentorship, innovation, and professional development.
- Career Development: Access opportunities to further develop leadership, coaching, and advanced clinical skills.
What you will do
- Practice Leadership: Provide expert consultation, guidance, and oversight to social work teams, promoting high standards of practice.
- Direct Work: Engage with children, young people, and families using a relationship‑based approach.
- Case Management: Manage a complex caseload, delivering effective interventions for children with significant needs.
- Safeguarding: Ensure robust safeguarding practice in line with statutory requirements and best practice standards.
- Supervision & Mentoring: Support, supervise, and coach social workers, students, and Personal Advisors.
- Multi‑Agency Working: Collaborate with partner agencies to deliver coordinated and effective interventions.
- Quality Assurance: Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives across the council.
- Equality & Inclusion: Promote inclusive practice and uphold equality and diversity in all aspects of work.
Qualifications / Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
- Significant post-q
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