Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding Hub Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding Hub Team

Location: Ealing, UK
Salary: £39.04 per hour
Contract: Locum - Initial 3 months (with potential extension)
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Specialism: Children's Social Work

Step into a dynamic opportunity as a Senior Social Worker within the Safeguarding Hub Team in Ealing. This full-time locum position offers you the chance to bring your expertise to a fast-paced environment that prioritises the safety and wellbeing of children and families. With an excellent hourly rate of £39.04, this role combines meaningful impact with professional development opportunities, all within a supportive team setting.

Perks and Benefits:

• Full-Time Stability: Enjoy a consistent 35-hour working week, giving you a structured schedule that supports a balanced lifestyle.

• Hourly Pay: Benefit from competitive hourly earnings, offering both flexibility and financial reward.

• Hybrid Working: Experience the best of both worlds with a blend of home-working and in-office days, including mandatory attendance every Monday.

• Professional Development: Gain exposure to varied and complex casework, enhancing your skills in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

• Purpose-driven Work: Play a crucial role in safeguarding children, contributing to positive outcomes that truly make a difference.

What You Will Do:

• Manage and prioritise a caseload of up to 20 children, ensuring each case is approached with diligence and thorough assessment.

• Work across Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), Public Law Outline (PLO), and court-related tasks, applying your expertise to deliver robust interventions.

• Operate both independently and as part of a passionate team, demonstrating initiative and sound professional judgement.

• Maintain accurate, timely case recordings in line with statutory standards and organisational policies.

• Attend the office every Monday, with additional office days as required, and balance remaining hours through remote working.

• Build strong communication channels with families, partner agencies, and colleagues, always advocating for the best interests of the children you support.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience handling