Social Worker - CE Hub - Front Door Team (Bradford Trust)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Randstad Care
£35 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Bradford, West Yorkshire
Summary: The Senior Social Worker position at Bradford Trust involves leading child protection and family support efforts within the CE Hub Front Door Team. The role demands a professional adept in assessment and decision-making, responsible for managing complex cases and collaborating with various agencies to ensure children's safety. Additionally, the Senior Social Worker will mentor junior staff and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Respond to and assess referrals concerning children and families, identifying immediate needs and risks.
- Conduct initial assessments, determining the appropriate level of intervention and support.
- Work collaboratively with other agencies to coordinate responses and ensure children's safety and well-being.
- Manage a complex caseload, prioritizing urgent cases and adhering to statutory timescales.
- Provide supervision and mentorship to junior social workers, promoting best practice and professional development.
- Contribute to a supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement.
Key Skills:
- Registered with Social Care England.
- Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience as a qualified Social Worker.
- Significant experience in a front-door or early intervention role within children's services is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication, assessment, and decision-making skills.
- Experience working with children at risk of significant harm is essential.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to child-centered practice and safeguarding.
Salary (Rate): £35/hour
City: Bradford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Senior Social Worker - CE Hub - Front Door Team (Bradford Trust)Be at the forefront of child protection and family support.Bradford Trust is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our crucial CE Hub Front Door Team. This fast-paced role requires a dedicated professional with excellent assessment and decision-making skills.
About the Role:
- Respond to and assess referrals concerning children and families, identifying immediate needs and risks.
- Conduct initial assessments, determining the appropriate level of intervention and support.
- Work collaboratively with other agencies to coordinate responses and ensure children's safety and well-being.
- Manage a complex caseload, prioritizing urgent cases and adhering to statutory timescales.
- Provide supervision and mentorship to junior social workers, promoting best practice and professional development.
- Contribute to a supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement.
Requirements:
- Registered with Social Care England.
- Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience as a qualified Social Worker.
- Significant experience in a front-door or early intervention role within children's services is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication, assessment, and decision-making skills.
- Experience working with children at risk of significant harm is essential.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to child-centered practice and safeguarding.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate of £35.00 per hour.
- Earn a £300 referral bonus for recommending successful qualified candidates.
- Flexible working hours to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
- Dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
- Access to a variety of Social Care jobs nationwide.
- Comprehensive DBS and compliance service.
- Quick and easy registration process.
- Access to continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.