At a Glance
- Tasks: Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people while managing complex cases.
- Company: Achieving for Children, a supportive and inclusive organisation.
- Benefits: Personal consultant support, referral bonuses, and weekly payrolls.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and supervision of less experienced team members.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
- Qualifications: Experience in social work and a passion for safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Our client Achieving for Children in Windsor Maidenhead is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Support and Safeguarding team.
About the role
The senior social worker's main responsibility is to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people, giving due consideration to their race, culture, religion and linguistic background. They will manage an agreed caseload of children and young people in compliance with casework objectives, statutory and departmental policy and procedural requirements, consistently maintaining the highest level of professional standards, including the most complex cases.
The senior social worker will undertake direct social work responsibilities as an allocated worker to the children and young people assigned, investigating concerns regarding a child or young person's safety or wellbeing, making an assessment of the risk and protective factors in the family and deciding on the most appropriate course of action. They will complete longer-term work with families in order to meet identified needs and improve outcomes for children.
The Senior social worker will ensure that high quality reports are prepared for Court, they will support and prepare workers in the Court process, including giving evidence as required. The role will involve providing casework consultation to other social workers in the team as directed by the Team Leader or Head of Safeguarding. This may also supervise students, trainees, less experienced professional team members, support staff or volunteers.
The senior social worker maintains an awareness of their own professional limitations and knowledge gaps. To make effective use of supervision and appraisal as an opportunity to critically reflect on casework and to identify learning and development needs to continually improve upon practice; and to support continual professional development.
Benefits of working with Remedy:
- A personal one-on-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
- Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs.
- Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
- Double payrolls each week.
*Terms and Conditions apply.
You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is an APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.
Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Senior Social Worker - Support and Safeguarding employer: Remedy Recruitment Group
Achieving for Children in Windsor Maidenhead is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the welfare of young people and values diversity. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, a dedicated consultant for personalised support, and a commitment to safeguarding practices, making it a rewarding environment for social workers looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.
