Job Description

Position: Senior Social Worker (SSW) – 2+ Years’ Experience

Social Care Qualified - Child Protection

Role Overview:

As a Senior Social Worker, you'll be responsible for delivering advanced social work services, with a focus on managing complex cases. You will mentor and supervise junior social workers, support service improvements, and ensure the highest standards in practice. Your key duties will include:

Key Responsibilities:

Case Management: Manage high-risk or complex cases, including those related to child protection

Assessment & Intervention: Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, and implement interventions tailored to clients’ needs.

Supervision & Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to junior social workers, ensuring adherence to best practice standards.

Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other professionals (e.g., healthcare, legal, education) to provide holistic support to clients.

Safeguarding: Lead safeguarding initiatives to protect individuals from harm or neglect.

Policy & Practice Development: Contribute to the development of policies, service improvements, and training initiatives to enhance service delivery.

Essential Requirements:

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for interacting with families, professionals, and multi-disciplinary teams at all levels.

Ability to maintain accurate, reflective records following "Recording with Care" guidelines.

Flexible approach to support the operational needs of the service.

Social Work England registration.

Eligible to work in the UK.

Full UK driving license.

Post-qualified social work experience.

Degree or equivalent in Social Work.

Desirable Skills:

Ability to work collaboratively with parents and professionals to achieve the best outcomes.

Experience in providing practical parenting strategies.

Access to a car and laptop for work purposes.

Why Work with We Do Social Work?

Fast Pay: Get paid quicker with our ‘Faster Pay’ service.

Twice Weekly Payroll: Enjoy more frequent paydays.

Free DBS & Compliance Service: We cover the cost for you.

Dedicated Consultant: A friendly, experienced consultant to support you throughout your role.

Wide Range of Opportunities: Access various social work positions across the UK.

Referral Bonuses:

Refer a Friend: Earn £250 for each successful referral.

Find Your Own Job: Bring your own role to us and receive £250.

Interested?

If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready to join a supportive and dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact Lexie at  for more information or to apply.

We Do Social Work is an equal opportunities employer and acts as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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