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