JOB-20240819-db742659

Senior Social Worker - Looked After Children Team

Job Title: Senior Social Worker - Looked After Children Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Children's Services
Location: Sandwell, West Midlands, UK
Salary: £33.30 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing (Part-Time / Full-Time available)

Are you ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Looked After Children Team in Sandwell as a Senior Social Worker. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring every child receives the care, stability, and support they need to thrive.

With a competitive hourly rate of £33.30 and the flexibility to work part-time or full-time, this position offers both professional fulfilment and an excellent work-life balance in one of the West Midlands' most vibrant and community-driven areas.

Perks and Benefits:

• Flexible Working Hours: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle, offering a genuine work-life balance.

• Professional Development: Access continuous training and development opportunities to enhance your expertise.

• Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with multi-agency professionals and expand your professional network.

• Supportive Environment: Enjoy a workplace that prioritises your well-being, with access to employee assistance programmes and support services.

What You Will Do:

• Manage a varied caseload of looked after children, ensuring care plans are proactively implemented and regularly reviewed.

• Build trusting, supportive relationships with children, young people, and carers to promote positive outcomes.

• Conduct thorough assessments, care planning, and statutory visits in accordance with legal and policy frameworks.

• Prepare and present comprehensive reports for Looked After Reviews and court proceedings.

• Lead on permanency planning, including adoption, special guardianship, and reunification cases.

• Provide advice, guidance, and emotional support to foster carers and residential staff.

• Chair and coordinate multi-agency meetings to ensure joined-up care delivery.

• Mentor and support newly qualified social workers and students, fostering professional growth within the team.

• Contribute specialist knowledge in areas such as permanence, health, or participation.