Senior Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Opportunity: Senior Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention Team
Specialism: Assessment and Intervention
Location: Enfield, UK
Salary: £39.04 per hour
Contract: Ongoing

Are you ready to take the next exciting step in your social work career? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join the dynamic Assessment and Intervention Team within Enfield's Child Protection and Children in Need service. Offering competitive rates at £39.04 hourly, this role is perfect for an experienced practitioner looking to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families in Enfield. Core hours are from 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, although flexibility around start and finish times is available. Whether you're interested in four longer days or tailoring your schedule to fit your lifestyle, part-time options can be considered. Join us in continuing Enfield's journey towards excellence from an OFSTED 'good' to outstanding rating.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible working hours: Choose between 8am-6pm for a four-day work week, or stick to traditional hours, allowing you to balance your personal and professional life more effectively.

• Diverse opportunities: Working locum offers the chance to gain experience across different areas, boosting your CV and enhancing your career prospects.

• Professional development: Keep your skills sharp and stay ahead with continuous learning opportunities, ensuring you remain at the forefront of social work practices.

• Supportive team environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative atmosphere where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported.

What you will do:

• Manage complex cases involving children in need and child protection, using your expertise to assess and mitigate risks effectively.

• Mentor and support students, trainees, and less experienced colleagues, fostering their development and contributing to a knowledgeable team.

• Develop and share specialist knowledge within your area of practice, contributing to the continuous improvement of the service.

• Support the team manager and collaborate with colleagues, leveraging your experience to enhance outcomes for children and families.

• Prepare detailed assessments and reports, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality documentation that informs decision-making processes.

Job Requirements:

• Advanced practitioner, qualified at level three or equivalent.

• Significant post-qualifying experience within a statutory Children's Service setting.

• Proven experience handling high-risk, complex cases.

• Excellent skills in analysis and report writing.

• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promo