Senior Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team

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Job Title: Senior Social Worker
Specialism: Duty and Assessment Team
Location: Barnsley, UK
Salary: £35.00 Hourly
Salary Type: Hourly
Employment Type: Full Time / Part Time
Contract Type: Ongoing

Step into a rewarding opportunity as a Senior Social Worker within the Duty and Assessment Team in Barnsley, earning £35.00 per hour in this ongoing locum role. With flexible full-time or part-time working options, this position is ideal for experienced practitioners looking to take on complex safeguarding work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Working within a dynamic frontline children's social care team, you will play a key role in managing referrals, conducting statutory assessments, and safeguarding vulnerable children and families.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time / Part Time flexibility: Choose a working schedule that suits your lifestyle, helping you maintain a strong work-life balance.

• Varied locum experience: Work across different cases and situations, broadening your skills and professional expertise.

• Professional development opportunities: Access training sessions and workshops to support ongoing learning and career progression.

• Networking opportunities: Build valuable professional connections while collaborating within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

• Competitive hourly pay: Earn excellent locum rates that recognise your experience and dedication to safeguarding practice.

What you will do:

• Manage a varied and demanding caseload, handling referrals, safeguarding concerns, and initial assessments.

• Undertake comprehensive Child and Family Assessments within statutory timescales, ensuring effective risk management.

• Lead complex cases, applying advanced professional judgement and detailed risk analysis.

• Progress cases to Child Protection plans, Child in Need (CIN) plans, or care proceedings where necessary.

• Provide practice guidance and mentoring to social workers and newly qualified staff within the team.

• Participate in strategy discussions, child protection conferences, and legal planning meetings.

Person specification:

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work.

• Registration with Social Work England with full compliance.

Registration and compliance:

• Enhanced DBS clearance required.

• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Key skills:

• Advanced safeguarding assessment and risk management skills.

• Strong analytical thinking and professional judgement.

• Ability to mentor and support other practitioners within the team.

• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.

• Capability to manage complex cases effectively under pressure.

• Proficiency in IT systems and electronic case management platforms.

Experience:

• Significant post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Care.

• Previous experience within Duty, Assessment, or Front Door teams.

• Proven background in managing safeguarding and child protection cases.

• Experience supporting junior staff and contributing to practice