Senior Social Worker

Description

Senior Social Worker – Child Protection

Plymouth City Council

Up to 42 per hour

Plymouth City Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our busy and supportive Child Protection team. This is a vital role managing complex and high–risk cases, contributing significantly to safeguarding the most vulnerable children in the city.

We are looking for a practitioner who can provide expert intervention and demonstrate advanced knowledge of the legal framework surrounding child protection.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

As a Senior Social Worker, you will be expected to:

Manage a complex caseload of children subject to statutory intervention, demonstrating high–level analytical and risk assessment skills. Lead multi–agency strategy discussions and effectively chair complex meetings. Prepare robust assessments and court documentation to the highest standard, meeting strict legal deadlines. Work collaboratively with legal services, CAFCASS, and partner agencies to achieve positive and timely permanency outcomes for children. Provide peer support and mentoring to less experienced colleagues within the team. Desirable Experience

ParentAssess Training: Experience or certification as a ParentAssess trained practitioner is highly desirable, enabling you to conduct specialist, high–quality parenting assessments.

Requirements:

Qualification and Registration: A recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England (SWE). Local Authority Experience: A minimum of 3 years' permanent experience working directly within a Local Authority Children's Services team. Specialist Experience: Extensive and demonstrable experience in Child Protection work, including Section 47 Enquiries, Child Protection Planning, and managing complex Child in Need and Child Protection cases. Legal Expertise: Proven, recent experience with Care Proceedings, including writing expert evidence, presenting to court, and implementing complex care plans.

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