Senior Social Worker - Family Help Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Family Help Team

Specialism: Family Help / Children's Social Work

Location: Great Yarmouth, UK

Salary: £40.50 per hour

Type: Locum, 3 months, full-time

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible working: Enjoy the flexibility to work across diverse settings and balance your professional aspirations with personal commitments.

• Competitive pay: Receive an attractive hourly rate, ensuring your expertise is recognised and rewarded.

• Professional networking: Broaden your professional network and gain fresh perspectives and insights through locum work.

• Career development: Expand your skills and experience within an Outstanding-rated service, as recognised by Ofsted, significantly enhancing your CV.

• Varied experience: Benefit from the unique opportunities that come with working across different settings.

What you will do:

• Lead complex assessments and interventions in child protection, care, and placement planning, using evidence-informed and restorative methods.

• Support your teammates through professional supervision, guidance, co-working, and mentoring.

• As a Practice Educator, supervise students and guide unqualified or newly qualified social workers.

• Spearhead practice development, identify training needs, deliver educational sessions, and provide expert consultation.

• Play a part in team planning, contribute to performance development, and occasionally step in for the Team Manager.

• Enhance practice through file audits, multi-agency reviews, and feedback from children, families, and partners.

• Handle complaints and generate reports with follow-up action recommendations.

• Chair meetings, represent the service in various forums, and produce reports for courts and case conferences while promoting effective multi-agency work.

• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date electronic case records, ensuring adherence to legal and quality standards.

Why choose Great Yarmouth?

Ready to make a difference and showcase your expertise in Great Yarmouth? Join Norfolk's forward-thinking Family Help Team and support children and families in achieving great outcomes. The area offers beautiful coastal scenery, vibrant culture, and a welcoming community, making it a fantastic place to live and work. If you are ready for an adventure and are available to start at short notice, we want to hear from you. Prepare to lead, inspire and transform lives in this engaging role.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

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Apply now to join the Family Help Team in Great Yarmouth and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.