Job Description

We are recruiting a Senior Social Worker (SSW) with 2 years' Experience To manage an allocated caseload. This includes managing and making decisions on cases, some of which are high-complexity and/or high-risk.

Responsibility

These may be related to Child protection/ Care & Support/ Deprivation of liberty /cases subject to Court action/ school attendance, providing social worker support to at-risk children/children and their families and carers.

Qualification – Essential

GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.

Approved social work qualification

Registration with Social Work England (SWE)

Advanced – Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, social media, and CRM.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience Requirements - Criteria-to be Tested at Shortlisting.

Experience of working with vulnerable children and their families.

Experience of working closely with statutory and voluntary agencies

Demonstrates current knowledge of professional social work practices

Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the social work task

Demonstrates experience and understanding of key legislation

Evidence of supporting students and/or colleagues

An ability to intervene effectively within situations of increasing complexity and challenge

Ability to communicate effectively to various audiences through written, verbal and other means of communication.

An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence using the English Language as required by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016

Logically interprets and draws meaning from information, leading to a precise analysis of required intervention.

Anticipates and reviews situations in depth to identify critical issues and act upon them

Demonstrates resilience to challenge in a complex, highly pressurised environment.  This individual’s skills will have been tested and an ability to maintain composure under pressure should be demonstrated. 

An ability to accurately record information in different formats.

Shows respect for diversity and values individual differences,

Treats all people fairly and appropriately regardless of race, religion, belief, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, appearance or position.

Demonstrates an understanding of disadvantages and social deprivation.

Essential Compliance Requirements

5 Years of References

Enhanced DBS is required for this role.

A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, A leading public sector provider, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace