Senior Social Worker

3 weeks ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Sheffield City Council Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Child Protection team. As a Senior Social Worker, you will be responsible for assessing and managing complex child protection cases, working closely with families, and providing support and guidance to colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess and manage complex child protection cases
  • Work closely with families to provide support and guidance
  • Provide leadership and supervision to junior social workers
  • Develop and implement effective plans to safeguard children and young people

Requirements

  • Qualified and registered social worker with significant post-qualification experience in child protection
  • Strong communication, engagement, and analytical skills
  • Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and policies
  • Experience of working in a front-line team with a thorough understanding of thresholds and universal services

What We Offer

  • Annual leave 26 days per year plus public holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service
  • Opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year leave
  • At least 3 days per year dedicated for Continuous Professional Development
  • Up to 6 days paid carers leave available for those with caring responsibility
  • Relocation package up to £7,494 towards costs if needed
  • Hybrid/flexible working available
  • Employee assistance programme providing valuable advice on a range of issues
  • Generous Local government pension scheme
  • Discounts off Vodafone, Westfield Health, and Public transport
  • Salary sacrifice employee car lease scheme and city car club
  • Cycle to work scheme and free eye-sight tests

About Us

We are a learning organisation that provides a vast amount of CPD opportunities at both Sheffield universities as well as externally commissioned specialist training and apprenticeship opportunities. Every senior social worker is offered PEPS training as your first management experience and opportunities to attend leadership and management courses. Secondment opportunities to teach students at our local universities are also available as well as transfers to specialist teams. We value your experience and will invest in you.



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