Job Title: Senior Social Worker – i-ART (Front Door Team) Grade: 11 (Social & Healthcare Qualified) Rate: £40 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday–Friday, early finish at 4:30pm on Fridays) Location: Wyvern House, Winsford (with agreed flexible/home working) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and qualified Senior Social Worker to join the i-ART (Integrated Access and Referral Team) Front Door service. This role is pivotal in ensuring timely, effective responses for vulnerable children, families, and adults through robust assessment, decision-making, and multi-agency collaboration. The successful candidate will bring prior i-ART/front door experience and demonstrate strong safeguarding expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to manage complex cases. Key Responsibilities Practice & Casework Operate as a senior social work practitioner supporting vulnerable children, families, and adults. Undertake assessments to determine thresholds and appropriate levels of intervention. Establish and maintain clear referral pathways to ensure effective service delivery. Lead and contribute to complex case management, including: Child protection matters Section 47 enquiries Cases involving vulnerable adults Decision-Making & Professional Support Provide guidance, advice, and consultation to team members on complex cases. Support practitioners and partner agencies in safeguarding and care planning. Ensure all work meets statutory requirements, safeguarding standards, and best practice guidelines. Leadership & Team Management Act as a key member of the Front Door leadership team. Deputise for the Team Manager when required, including: Attending meetings Overseeing allocation of work Supporting operational management Supervise and appraise team members in line with council procedures. Promote high standards of practice, performance, and professional development. Systems, Recording & Compliance Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records using electronic systems, including: Liquid Logic (Children’s & Adults’) ETAF Case management logs Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, departmental policies, and health & safety procedures. Partnership & Multi-Agency Working Build and maintain strong working relationships with partner agencies and stakeholders. Provide advice and support to multi-agency professionals to reduce barriers to service delivery. Represent the service at local and national forums (e.g. safeguarding boards, operational groups). Performance & Quality Assurance Support the Team Manager with statutory reporting and inspection preparation. Analyse performance data, audits, and feedback (including complaints). Contribute to service improvement and reporting to senior leadership. Essential Requirements Qualified Social Worker (Social Work England registered). Significant post-qualification experience, including i-ART/front door team experience (essential). Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, thresholds, and statutory frameworks. Experience managing complex cases involving children and/or vulnerable adults. Proven ability to support staff, supervise practice, and contribute to leadership functions. How to Apply If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and have the experience send your CV across to me at Nik.froud@servicecare.org.uk or give me a call on 01772 208964! If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you know someone who would be a perfect fit, you can earn a £250 referral bonus for any successful referral