Senior Social Worker, Children In Care Team
Job Description
Senior Social Worker, Children in Care Team
Pay rate 35 per hour
Contract role
Vitalis are recruiting within for a Qualified Social Worker to work in a Children in Care Team in Wakefield Council.
Wakefield Children in Care Service is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Social Worker to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people who are looked after or subject to care proceedings.
As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a key role in ensuring that children in care receive the highest standard of support and safeguarding.
Key Responsibilities
- Hold responsibility for a caseload of looked after children and some children subject to care proceedings.
- Undertake statutory duties in line with the Children Act 1989 and related legislation.
- Develop and implement care plans that promote stability, permanency, and positive outcomes for children.
- Work closely with families, carers, and multi-agency partners to ensure holistic support.
- Prepare high-quality reports for court and attend hearings as required.
Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
- Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
- Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
- Looked After Children (LAC)
- Children's Social Work
- Adult Social Work
- Service Manager
- Head of Service
- Team Manager
- Assistant Team Manager
- A wide range of housing roles
- Careers in SEND in local authorities
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.
Skills Required
MNCJobs.co.uk will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.
Related Jobs
Job Detail
-
Job IdJD4234294
-
IndustryNot mentioned
-
Total Positions1
-
Job Type:Full Time
-
Salary:Not mentioned
-
Employment StatusFull Time
-
Job LocationWakefield, United Kingdom
-
EducationNot mentioned