Senior Social Worker - Children and Families
St. Helens MBC
Who You Are
You are a dedicated and experienced professional committed to improving outcomes for children and young people. You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build effective relationships with children, families, and multi-disciplinary teams. You demonstrate leadership abilities through coaching and mentoring while managing complex and challenging caseloads with a high degree of personal and professional accountability. You are knowledgeable in child protection laws and have a passion for evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.
What the Job Involves
This role requires you to effectively manage challenging cases, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and departmental priorities. You will assess and manage risks, instigate child protection procedures, and supervise children on Child Protection or Children in Need plans. Your responsibilities include preparing legal documents, attending court, implementing care plans, and maintaining accurate case records. You will engage in negotiations and partnerships with families and professionals, promoting best practices and providing expertise as a resource within your specialty. Continuous development and effective use of IT systems for record-keeping are also key components of the role.
Skills
- Strong case management skills
- Risk assessment and management
- Experience in child protection procedures
- Ability to mentor and coach
- Effective communication within multi-disciplinary teams
- Proficiency in legal documentation and court representation
- Experience with electronic case management systems
- Ability to foster partnerships and manage resistance
- Competence in developing child-centered plans
- Commitment to continuous professional development