Senior Social Worker - Frontline/localities Team in Hillingdon, Middlesex

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Frontline/Localities Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children
Location: Hillingdon, UK
Salary: £39.04 per hour

Senior Social Worker within the Frontline/Localities Team in Hillingdon, earning £39.04 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers full-time hours and hybrid working arrangements, with 2-3 days per week in the office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Children's Social Worker to take on a key role within a supportive and forward-thinking team, helping to safeguard children, support families, and drive positive outcomes across the borough.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time: Enjoy the consistency and stability of a full-time role while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.

• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £39.04 per hour, rewarding your expertise, dedication, and professional experience.

• Hybrid Working: Benefit from a flexible working model, balancing home working with office-based collaboration and support.

• Professional Development: Access training and development opportunities designed to enhance your skills and support your career progression.

• Supportive Community Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals within a collaborative and child-focused service.

• Wellness Initiatives: Take advantage of wellbeing programmes that support a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

• Meaningful Impact: Play a crucial role in safeguarding children and strengthening families within the local community.

What you will do:

• Case Management: Manage a complex caseload, providing statutory intervention and support to children and families.

• Assessments: Undertake comprehensive assessments in accordance with the Children Act 1989 and associated legislation.

• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and review effective support plans that promote positive outcomes for children and families.

• Safeguarding: Lead Section 47 enquiries and make informed decisions to safeguard children and reduce risk.

• Record Keeping: Maintain high-quality, accurate, and timely case records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.

• Court Work: Prepare detailed court reports, attend hearings, and work closely with Legal Services to support proceedings.

• Strategy Meetings: Participate in strategy discussions, case planning meetings, and legal planning forums.

• Mentoring: Support and mentor newly qualified and less experienced social workers, promoting a culture of learning and development.

• Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with schools, health professionals, police, and partner agencies to coordinate effective support for children and families.

• Quality Assurance: Contribute to audits, service improvement initiatives, and quality assurance processes to maintain high standards of practice.

Why Hillingdon

Hillingdon offers a unique blend of urban convenience and beautiful green spaces, making it one of London's most attractive boroughs to live and work in. With excellent transport connections, thriving communities, outstanding local amenities, and easy access to both Central London and the surrounding countryside, Hillingdon provides an excellent quality of life. It is a fantastic place to build your career while making a lasting impact on the lives of children and families.

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Take the next step in your social work career and join the Frontline/Localities Team in Hillingdon with Sanctuary Personnel.