At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and families through complex challenges with advanced social work skills.
- Company: Rochdale Borough Council, dedicated to improving lives in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and mentoring within a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your social work expertise.
- Qualifications: Experience in social work and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 36840 - 40000 £ per year.
Our client Rochdale borough council is looking for a Children s Senior Social Worker to join their Family support and Protection team.
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB
- Responsible for undertaking direct work with children, young people and their families focusing on particularly complex problems which require advanced practice skills.
- Taking responsibility for the development of specific areas of professional social work practice including the initiation and development of appropriate policy and procedures for approval by the Head of Service.
- To produce high quality reports and assessments for the Courts and other specialist assessments as standalone, independent documentation without having case holder responsibility for such cases.
- To support and promote the development and maintaining of high standards of professional practice both within the team and service.
- To become competent in undertaking and leading on various evidence based specialist assessments across the service.
- To support, supervise and mentor staff including those on various programmes such as ASYE and Practice placements.
Principal Duties
- Quality of Practice: To act as a senior member of the team and assist and deputize for the Practice Manager in decision making and direction of assessments and actions (e.g. chairing Strategy discussions, initiating and overseeing Section 47 enquiries and other complex meetings as directed by the service needs).
Childrens Senior Social Worker - Family support employer: Remedy Social Work
Rochdale Borough Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the professional development of its staff. As a Children’s Senior Social Worker, you will benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families within the community. The council fosters a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued, and you will have the opportunity to lead initiatives that shape social work practice in the region.
