At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support social work practice for children and families, managing complex cases.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on improving children's social work.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, full-time hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on collaboration and high standards of safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in social work and a passion for supporting young people.
The predicted salary is between 33.29 - 33.29 £ per hour.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Lead Social Worker to join a dedicated Children’s social worker looking to take on a leadership role while managing a complex caseload and supporting the development of colleagues.
The Role
As a Lead Social Worker, you will play a key role in improving the quality of social work practice across the full casework journey for children, young people, and their families. You will manage complex cases, provide professional guidance to less experienced social workers, and help drive high standards of safeguarding practice across the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage an allocated caseload, including complex child protection and children in need cases.
- Deliver high-quality, needs-led social work interventions in line with statutory requirements and best practice.
- Complete assessments, care planning, reviews, and risk assessments to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional support to less experienced social workers.
- Promote high-quality practice through quality assurance and sharing professional expertise.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure effective service delivery.
We think you need these skills to ace Senior Practitioner
Leadership Skills
Complex Case Management
Child Protection Knowledge
Needs-Led Interventions
Assessment and Care Planning
Risk Assessment
Coaching and Mentoring
