JOB-20240819-db742659
Job Title: Senior Social Worker in Children in Need /Child Protection
Location: Barnet, UK
Pay Rate: £37 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing
Job Description:
Embark on a rewarding career as a Senior Social Worker within our Children in Need (Child Protection) team in Barnet, UK. This ongoing full-time role is your chance to make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable children and their families by offering top-tier social work services. As a pivotal member of our team, you will undertake crucial assessments, implement safeguarding protocols, and ensure that the welfare of children remains the focal point of your efforts.
Perks and benefits:
- Competitive pay rate of £37 per hour, allowing you to earn well while you make a difference.
- Flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, because we know life is about more than just work.
- Access to ongoing professional development opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills, ensuring that you stay at the top of your game.
- A supportive team environment with regular supervision, so you never feel like you're navigating uncharted waters alone.
- Opportunities for networking and collaboration with a diverse group of professionals, enhancing your career and personal growth.
What you will do:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify the needs and risks of children, crafting care plans to secure their safety and wellbeing.
- Take the helm in safeguarding cases, adhering to statutory guidelines to protect children from harm.
- Implement interventions that uplift families and improve outcomes for at-risk children.
- Collaborate with multi-agency teams, coordinating services with health professionals, educators, and law enforcement.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of all casework, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Provide guidance and support to junior social workers, fostering their professional development.
- Prepare reports and represent the local authority in court proceedings to advocate for the best interests of the child.
Qualifications:
- A recognised degree in Social Work with registration from Social Work England.
- Substantial experience in children’s social care, particularly within child protection.
- A solid understanding of legislation, including the Children Act 1989/2004 and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an enthusiastic Senior Social Worker to make a profound difference in Barnet. Experience the rewarding challenge of safeguarding and championing the welfare of children in need.
Living and working in Barnet offers the best of both worlds – a welcoming community with the convenience of London at your doorstep. With excellent schools, lovely parks, and diverse leisure activities, Barnet is a fantastic place to call home. Join us and contribute to a community that values its social workers as much as the children they protect.
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