Summary: The role of Senior Social Worker in Secondary Schools at Tower Hamlets Council focuses on providing early intervention and support to young people within a school environment. The position involves direct engagement with students, families, and school staff to enhance well-being and safeguard children at risk. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to implement child-focused plans and address safeguarding concerns. This role is part of the Social Workers in Secondary Schools initiative aimed at improving student welfare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work directly within secondary schools to provide support to students, families, and school staff.
• Undertake assessments and interventions for children at risk of harm or those requiring additional support.
• Develop and implement child-focused plans, ensuring young people have access to appropriate services.
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and external agencies to support student welfare and prevent escalation to statutory services.
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, acting in line with statutory procedures.
• Provide guidance and training to school staff on child protection and early help strategies.
• Attend multi-agency meetings, including child protection conferences and education welfare meetings.

Key Skills:

• Qualified Social Worker (QSW) with Social Work England registration.
• Significant post-qualification experience in children's social care (CIN, CP, LAC, Early Help, or similar).
• Experience working with young people in education settings is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and child development.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and school staff.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018, Education Act 1996).

Salary (Rate): 38.50

City: London

Country: England

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other