At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and young people in care, ensuring their needs are at the heart of social work.
- Company: Join Blackpool Council's supportive team dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy a stable work environment, professional development, and a focus on quality practice.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a collaborative team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's futures while inspiring and supporting fellow social workers.
- Qualifications: Experience in social work with a passion for improving outcomes for children.
The predicted salary is between 36450 - 44550 £ per year.
We are seeking skilled, motivated and passionate Senior Social Workers, working with children and young people who are in our care. We are looking for someone who has a strong understanding of children in our care, is passionate about improving outcomes and promoting stability and belonging for our children. You should have the ability to inspire, motivate and support social workers alongside a Team Manager. Your values should reflect the Blackpool Families Rock model of practice, keeping children at the heart of everything we do.
In your role as Senior Social Worker you will be expected to support children and young people with a variety of different care plans and needs. Alongside this, you will provide support to colleagues including Social Workers in their ASYE and students. The Supporting Our Children Service is a stable team with positive working relationships, a supportive management structure and accessible senior leadership. There is a strong emphasis on quality social work practice and making a real difference to our children’s lives.
As a Senior Social Worker, you will:
- Support children, young people, their families and carers who are allocated to you
- Ensure high-quality practice for children in our care, keeping their needs, voice and lived experience at the centre of social work practice
- Drive positive outcomes, including permanence planning and reunification where possible
- Support Newly Qualified Social Workers and Student Social Workers
- Work closely with Team Manager to support and develop staff through leading service development, reflective practice and clear guidance
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure children receive the right support at the right time
- Chair meetings where appropriate and coordinate multi-agency working
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history of at least two years, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and amendments to the exemptions order, which mean that certain offences are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed.
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