3 months contract with local authority
Summary
The Senior Social Worker is an experienced professional responsible for managing complex cases, including risk assessment and management. This role involves supervising students, trainees, and less experienced team members, as well as support staff or volunteers. The postholder is expected to develop and disseminate specialist knowledge in a specific practice area and contribute to the advancement of practice standards.
Responsibilities
* Manage complex cases with a focus on risk assessment and management.
* Supervise and mentor students, trainees, and less experienced team members.
* Oversee support staff and volunteers.
* Develop and share specialist knowledge in a particular area of practice.
* Contribute to the development and enhancement of practice standards.
Requirements
* Proven experience in handling complex social work cases.
* Strong skills in risk assessment and management.
* Ability to supervise and mentor a diverse team.
* Expertise in a specific area of social work practice.
* Commitment to practice development and knowledge sharing.