Senior Social Worker

• Role: Senior Social Work Practitioner
• Service: Children & Families
• Reports to: Team Manager
• Level: Senior practitioner with leadership and supervisory responsibilities

Purpose of the Role

• Handle complex social work cases involving children and families
• Support the development and effectiveness of the service
• Provide guidance, supervision, and mentoring to other staff and students

Key Responsibilities

• Manage high-risk and complex cases (including child protection and court work)
• Develop and implement child in need / child protection plans
• Prepare court reports and give evidence when required
• Offer professional advice and consultation to colleagues
• Supervise junior staff and students
• Contribute to team development, training, and service improvement
• Participate in recruitment, meetings, and organisational initiatives
• Ensure health & safety and communication systems are followed

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised Social Work qualification (e.g. BA Social Work or equivalent)
• Professional registration (e.g. HCPC or equivalent body)
• Experience in:
• Children & families social work
• Child protection and court work
• Assessment and duty systems
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff (desirable)

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