Overview
Sanctuary Personnel has a permanent position for a Social Worker/Senior Social Worker within the Corporate Parenting Team, based in Hillingdon. This is a full-time role with a salary up to £49,038 per annum.
Responsibilities
* Manage a wider, increasingly complex social work caseload including safeguarding, with more autonomy.
* Demonstrate expertise in one or more areas of social work practice.
* Provide support for trainees and other staff, including acting as a "buddy" for inductees.
* Take responsibility for obtaining regular, effective supervision to ensure practice quality, reflection and development.
* Demonstrate comprehensive understanding and application of knowledge related to area of practice, including current issues and evidence-based practice.
* Challenge discriminatory practices and escalate concerns appropriately.
* Be responsible for proactive measures in response to emergency safety and liberty issues.
* Demonstrate cost-consciousness in the use of resources.
* Maintain awareness and compliance with required Standards, including the Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework.
* Manage social work caseloads of a more complex nature with high autonomy.
* Provide expert professional and technical advice to other Social Workers, managers, colleagues and partners.
* Provide professional supervision of other Social Workers (approximately 3–6), supporting caseload management and promoting reflective practice and CPD.
* Model and promote social work professionalism and effective caseload management.
* Prepare court proceeding reports acting as expert testimony in Care or Private Law proceedings.
* Participate in team planning and contribute to service plans.
* Maintain awareness and compliance with required Standards including the Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework.
Requirements
* A social work qualification or equivalent.
* Understanding of relevant legislation.
* Registered or eligible for registration.
Contact
This Social Worker/Senior Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett. If you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates; we will contact those who meet the client requirements.
EEO and Diversity
Sanctuary Personnel is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our candidate pool reflects the clients we support. Sanctuary provides annual online training on EDI and compliance.
Reasonable Adjustments: If you require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity so we can provide support throughout the process and into the placement.
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