Senior Social Worker - Job Description

Who You Are

A dedicated and professional senior social worker who is committed to promoting positive change in children and families' lives. You are skilled in dealing with complex, statutory cases that require a qualified children’s social worker, particularly child protection, care proceedings, and looked-after children cases. You approach your work with a thorough understanding of legal and policy frameworks and have experience in making professional judgments that truly make a difference in the community.

What the Job Involves

• Lead on complex statutory cases requiring qualified social work.
• Promote and implement positive change using social work methods and tools.
• Conduct initial and comprehensive assessments of children in need.
• Develop and review casework plans in line with legislation and best practices.
• Participate and lead safeguarding enquiries, supporting care and support needs.
• Prepare court applications and represent the council when required.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and contribute to performance monitoring.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Work collaboratively with allied professionals and agencies to protect children.
• Address safeguarding concerns and contribute to complaint resolutions.
• Work flexibly and participate in cross-disciplinary groups and projects.

Skills

• Child protection expertise
• Complex case management
• Assessment and care planning
• Effective inter-agency collaboration
• Professional judgment and decision-making
• High-level communication and reporting
• Current knowledge of legal frameworks
• Safeguarding and risk management
• Strong organizational and planning ability
• Commitment to professional development
• Understanding of equal opportunities and diversity
• Problem-solving and initiative-taking