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JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Senior Social Worker - Child Protection (CP) Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Children
Location: Barnet, UK
Salary: £38.50 per hour

Senior Social Worker within the Child Protection Team in Barnet, earning £38.50 per hour. This ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, providing an excellent chance to take on a senior role within a dynamic Children's Services team. As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding children, supporting families, and driving positive outcomes through high-quality child protection practice. This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits and flexibility of locum work.

Perks and benefits:

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that supports your lifestyle and personal commitments.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £38.50 per hour, rewarding your expertise and dedication.
• Professional Networking: Work alongside a wide range of professionals and partner agencies, expanding your knowledge and professional network.
• Career Enhancement: Broaden your experience through varied casework and challenging assignments that strengthen your career profile.
• Reliable Payments: Enjoy prompt and dependable payment schedules, ensuring peace of mind.
• Supportive Team Environment: Join a collaborative service where your experience and leadership are highly valued.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a pivotal role in protecting children and improving outcomes for vulnerable families.

What you will do:

• Manage a complex caseload involving children at risk, children subject to Child Protection Plans, and Children in Need.
• Undertake Child and Family Assessments, Section 47 enquiries, and risk assessments in line with statutory guidance.
• Develop, implement, and review Child Protection Plans and Child in Need Plans to ensure positive outcomes for children.
• Lead and coordinate multi-agency safeguarding interventions, ensuring effective partnership working.
• Prepare comprehensive court reports, care plans, statements, and assessments to support legal proceedings.
• Attend and contribute to child protection conferences, core group meetings, strategy discussions, and court hearings.
• Provide professional guidance, support, and mentoring to junior social workers and less experienced colleagues.
• Build strong working relationships with health professionals, police, schools, housing providers, and other key partners.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case recordings and documentation.
• Contribute to audits, quality assurance activities, and service improvement ini