Child Protection Senior Social Worker

Seven Social Care is working with Coventry City Council to recruit Qualified Social Workers / Senior Social Workers for their Child Protection Services.

Bases:

South Social Worker Caseholding Team

West Social Worker Caseholding Team

Central Social Worker Caseholding Team

East Social Worker Caseholding Team

Job Purpose:

To deliver experienced professional social work services to children, young people and families to meet legislative requirements and adhere to the Social Work England code of practice for social workers.

Duties:

To be responsible for complex caseloads allocated by a Team Manager which will include case assessment and supervision. Including: planned intensive interventions of, parents, carers, children in need and children protection and looked after children and young people.

– Implement, monitor and review plans within multi-agency meetings relating to the assessed complex needs of children, young people and their families/courts in all cases.

– Develop effective working partnerships with those within their families, carers and significant others in the light of the child/young person.

– Liaise and work with other professionals and agencies to achieve improved outcomes for children young people, and their families.

– Maintain performance and develop practice and experience in line with personal targets as agreed with line manager through supervision.

– Work to the agreed quality standard for the service.

– To maintain personal and professional training and development to meet the challenging demands of the job.

– Compile reports to case conferences and court/statutory panels in accordance with statutory procedures and practice.

– Maintain up to date records of cases using management information systems in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

– Participate in the regular collection, collation and supporting of appropriate performance management information which meets the needs of the service.

– To comply with Social Work England Professional Code of Practice for Social Workers.

– The post holder should work flexibly outside office hours where required to meet the needs of children, young people and their families.

– To report to the Team Manager

– Any other duties and responsibilities within the range of the salary grade

Applicant Requirements:

Qualifications:

Degree approved by the Social Work England Register.

Experience: 2+ years working with children as a qualified Social Worker in the UK.

Compliance: Up to date SWE registration and DBS.

Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.

Hours: 37.5 hours p/w.

Working with Seven Social Care:

We have been helping social care professionals find exciting new roles for almost a decade, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities. We operate across the UK, and, with over 300 five-star reviews, multiple awards and amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

We have a reputation for recruiting at lightning speed, however, we can only respond to candidates who meet the exact requirements of the position. If you have any queries about a role or application, please visit our website where our amazing candidate support team will be more than happy to help.