Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Peripatetic Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a complex caseload, providing support and guidance to individuals, children, carers, and families.
Responsibilities:
* Manage a caseload with professional responsibility
* Demonstrate confident judgement about risk and accountability
* Use assessment procedures to ensure participation
* Employ interventions promoting independence and protection
* Lead in preventing deterioration in health and wellbeing
* Undertake safeguarding assessments and planning
* Support colleagues with safeguarding skills
* Promote practice development and mentor less experienced staff
* Deliver formal supervision and provide guidance on casework
* Take responsibility for recording analysis and judgements
Requirements:
* CQSW, DipSW or equivalent qualification
* Management qualification at Level 4
* Experience of supervising staff
* Knowledge of childcare legislation
* Ability to travel independently