Senior Social Worker

Senior Social Worker – Child Protection Team (Wakefield)

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a Local Authority in Wakefield, for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Child Protection (CP/Court) Team.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate with strong, up-to-date Child Protection experience who is confident working in a fast-paced environment.

Location Wakefield

Contract Initial 3-month ongoing contract

Pay Rates

• £35 per hour Umbrella
• £30.79 per hour PAYE (inclusive)
• £27.48 per hour PAYE (exclusive)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload including complex and statutory work
• Undertake assessments, planning, and reviews for:
  • Children in Need
  • Children subject to Child Protection plans
  • Looked After Children
• Work in line with the Signs of Safety model and a child-focused approach
• Build and maintain effective, restorative relationships with children, young people, families, and carers
• Support families to make informed decisions and contribute to care planning
• Analyse information to assess and respond to ongoing risk and need
• Work directly with children and young people to ensure their views inform all assessments and interventions
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to support safeguarding and care planning
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records using appropriate systems
• Plan and coordinate interventions in line with delegated authority
• Use strong communication, empathy, and negotiation skills to achieve positive outcomes

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker
• Current and recent Child Protection experience
• Experience working within CP/Court proceedings
• Ability to manage a fast-paced and demanding caseload
• Strong assessment, analytical, and communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Ongoing contract opportunity
• Supportive team environment within a Local Authority

Service Care Solutions benefits and interested, please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk.

We also offer a £200 referral bonus for any successfully placed candidates and a £150 sign-up bonus for new candidates.