Horizon Child Exploitation Senior Social Worker

Seven Social Care is working with Coventry Council to recruit Senior Social Workers for their Horizon Child Exploitation Service in Children and Families Team.

Initial 3 month contract

MOU Rate of £33.30ph Umbrella max rate to be offered depending on experience.

Temp role – potential of on-going or perm contract but not 100% guaranteed.

Must be full-time

Hybrid working

Enhanced DBS

Passport

Duties:

Responsible for the implementation and co-ordination of complex assessments, the purchase of agreed packages of care, and the monitoring of service contracts in partnership with the client group and agencies and health professionals.

Responsible for the provision of casework and other social work services, to improve outcomes for children and young people.

Candidate Profile

To hold a recognised social work qualification and be able to provide evidence of registration to the GSCC.

At least 2 years Post qualification social work experience required in a Children and Families Team.

Knowledge of key legislation relevant to social care and adoption.

Knowledge of the functions of a health and social care department and related agencies.

Knowledge of methods to plan and review services for the LAC.

Experience of managing a complex caseload.

Ability to organise and prioritise work and manage time effectively.

Strong influencing and negotiating skills with children, parents and health professionals.

Experience of producing reports for a variety of audiences including court reports

Experience of court work including the writing of statements of evidence

Good IT skills.

Able to work independently and within a team.

Child focused.

Knowledge of social diversity and equal opportunities and the ability to demonstrate this throughout all aspects of practice.

Previous experience of adoption work

Experience of working with children subject to child protection plan

Experience of working with children subject to high level in children in need plan

Ability to input data to Integrated Childrens Service system

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