Make a Positive Impact on Children's Lives in Gloucester
Our Client, a leading organization dedicated to supporting children and families, is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Social Worker to join their dynamic team in Gloucester.
In this rewarding role, you will:
Play a pivotal role in safeguarding children and families by providing evidence-based interventions and support.
Manage a diverse caseload encompassing Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Children in Care (CIC), including some court work.
Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop collaborative multi-agency plans, and monitor progress to ensure positive outcomes for children.
Provide mentorship and specialist guidance to less experienced social workers within the team.
Facilitate family group meetings, chair core group and multi-agency meetings, and ensure effective inter-agency communication.
Maintain meticulous case records and reports to document progress and interventions.
Engage directly with children, young people, and families to assess risk and achieve positive change.
Build strong professional relationships with stakeholders to optimize service delivery.
Contribute to high-level meetings requiring your professional expertise.
Champion best practices and ensure all work adheres to statutory requirements.
To be successful, you will possess:
A minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in statutory children's services fieldwork.
Proven ability to work effectively within multi-agency settings to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
In-depth knowledge of social work frameworks, attachment theory, and relevant legislation.
Exceptional communication skills to manage complex, high-risk situations with empathy and clarity.
Emotional resilience and the ability to thrive in a demanding environment.
A non-judgmental and caring approach towards children, families, and colleagues.
Qualifications:
MA/MSc/BA/BSc in Social Work or HCPC-approved qualification (e.g., DipSW, CQSW, CSS).
Completion of, or willingness to pursue, post-qualification awards (desirable).
Practice Teachers Award or Practice Educator Stage I and Stage II (desirable).
Why Join Our Client?
Our client is dedicated to supporting agency social workers, offering a competitive salary and an expenses package for accommodation and/or mileage.
Flexibility in work arrangements is encouraged (office-based 3 days a week with remote work options available).
You will be provided with a laptop and smartphone to facilitate remote work.
Face-to-face meetings with children are required except for confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Ready to Make a Difference?
We encourage applications from diverse candidates passionate about social work. If you're an experienced social worker seeking a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!
Additional Information:
Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) is mandatory.
An enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks are required.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as suitable applications are received. There is no set closing date.
We look forward to hearing from you!