Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Senior Social Worker
Specialism: Safeguarding Team
Job Location: Hounslow
Salary: £39.04 Hourly
Type: Locum, Full Time/Part Time, Ongoing (36 Hours Per Week)

Hounslow's Safeguarding Team is excited to welcome a Senior Social Worker to join its ranks on an ongoing basis. This rewarding role is situated at Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road (TW3 3EB), and comes with an attractive hourly rate of £39.04. The standard working hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, with flexible options available such as an 8 am to 6 pm schedule for four days a week or part-time arrangements.

Perks and benefits:

- Embrace the flexibility of locum work by enjoying control over your working schedule, allowing for a better work-life balance.
- Part-time options are available, offering the chance to tailor your hours to suit personal commitments.
- As a locum, you'll have the chance to gain varied experiences across different cases and settings, enriching your professional growth.
- Enjoy competitive pay rates and the potential for extended contracts, giving you both financial and career stability.

What you will do:

- Conduct comprehensive core assessments, pre-birth assessments, and risk assessments to identify and manage safeguarding concerns
- Engage in Section 47 child protection investigations to ensure children's safety
- Prepare detailed statements for court proceedings as required
- Complete Section 7 and 37 reports to inform court decisions
- Represent the authority in court, providing evidence and supporting cases
- Perform home visits to monitor the environment and safeguard children
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records
- Organise and chair core group meetings to discuss and plan interventions
- Collaborate with other professionals to deliver comprehensive support
- Conduct joint investigations and interviews with police agencies
- Initiate and manage care proceedings to ensure child welfare
- Implement and review detailed care plans for children
- Oversee family contact visits ensuring the child's well-being
- Craft detailed reports for case conferences
- Attend and contribute to case conferences and strategic meetings
- Develop and monitor Child in Need plans

Explore the vibrant and diverse community of Hounslow, an area that offers plentiful parks, cultural experiences, and easy access to the heart of London. With excellent transport links and a welcoming atmosphere, Hounslow is the perfect place to advance your career while enjoying a rich quality of life. Join us and make a difference in the lives of children and families in Hounslow!

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