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JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Senior Social Worker - Frontline/Localities Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Children
Location: Hillingdon, UK
Salary: £39.04 per hour

Senior Social Worker within the Frontline/Localities Team in Hillingdon, earning £39.04 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers full-time hours and hybrid working arrangements, with 2-3 days per week in the office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Children's Social Worker to take on a key role within a supportive and forward-thinking team, helping to safeguard children, support families, and drive positive outcomes across the borough.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time: Enjoy the consistency and stability of a full-time role while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.

• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £39.04 per hour, rewarding your expertise, dedication, and professional experience.

• Hybrid Working: Benefit from a flexible working model, balancing home working with office-based collaboration and support.

• Professional Development: Access training and development opportunities designed to enhance your skills and support your career progression.

• Supportive Community Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals within a collaborative and child-focused service.

• Wellness Initiatives: Take advantage of wellbeing programmes that support a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

• Meaningful Impact: Play a crucial role in safeguarding children and strengthening families within the local community.

What you will do:

• Case Management: Manage a complex caseload, providing statutory intervention and support to children and families.

• Assessments: Undertake comprehensive assessments in accordance with the Children Act 1989 and associated legislation.

• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and review effective support plans that promote positive outcomes for children and families.

• Safeguarding: Lead Section 47 enquiries and make informed decisions to safeguard children and reduce risk.

• Record Keeping: Maintain high-quality, accurate, and timely case records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.

• Court Work: Prepare detailed court reports, attend hearings, and work closely with Legal Services to support proceedings.

• Strategy Meetings: Participate in strategy discussions, case planning meetings, and legal planning forums.

• Mentoring: Support and mentor newly qualified and