Senior Social Worker – Children & Families
Senior Social Worker – Children & Families
Employee type
Contract, Temporary, Part Time
Salary
£40 - £44/hour
Category
Social Care
Job Description
Senior Social Worker – Children & Families
Senior Social Worker – Children & Families
Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
Council: Isle of Wight Council
Contract: Temporary / Full-time
Tripod Partners are recruiting for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Children & Families service at Isle of Wight Council.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for their next challenge within a supportive local authority environment.
The Role
You will:
* Manage a complex caseload of children and families
* Complete statutory assessments
* Undertake child protection work
* Develop and review care plans
* Assess and manage risk
* Work directly with children, young people and families
* Attend meetings, reviews and other statutory processes
* Work collaboratively with partner agencies
* Maintain accurate and comprehensive case records
* Ensure children remain at the centre of decision-making
About You
You'll need:
* A recognised Social Work qualification
* Current Social Work England registration
* Strong Children's Social Work experience
* Previous Child Protection experience
* Experience managing complex cases
* Excellent assessment and analytical skills
* Strong communication and report-writing skills
Apply today to discuss this opportunity with our specialist Children's Social Work team