Children Services Experienced / Senior Social Worker - Level 3 (PO3)
London Borough of Lambeth
Role
Who You Are
You are a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker, committed to making a significant impact in the lives of children and families. You possess a thorough understanding of child protection, care proceedings, and looked after children cases. You have a strong ability to manage complex and challenging caseloads, coordinating effectively with multi-agency teams.
What the Job Involves
Your primary role is to act as the lead professional in statutory cases that require a qualified children's social worker. You will promote positive change, perform comprehensive assessments, and collaborate with allied health and social care practitioners. As a Senior Social Worker, you will manage diverse caseloads, prepare reports for court proceedings, and ensure children are safeguarded from harm. You will also contribute to the development of services, policies, and practice, maintaining up-to-date knowledge and skills relevant to the field.
Skills
- Child protection and care proceedings expertise
- Complex caseload management
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Excellent assessment and planning abilities
- Strong communication and report-writing skills
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy frameworks
- Professional judgement and decision-making
- Adaptability and flexibility in roles
- Commitment to continuous professional development