Senior Social Worker - Children In Care
About the job
Position: Senior Social Worker
Team: Children in Care & Care Leavers
Contract: Locum, 3 Months +
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour + mileage
Location: The Grange Centre, DE14 2ER (Free parking available)
Working Pattern: Hybrid working – 2 days in the office per week
Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com
Sheldon Phillips are working with Staffordshire County Council to recruit a Senior Social Worker for their Children in Care and Care Leavers Team in Burton Upon Trent. This is a great opportunity to join a stable, supportive team that places relationship-based practice and long-term outcomes for young people at the heart of their work.
What You Can Expect:
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A welcoming and supportive management team with regular supervision
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Hybrid working arrangements and flexibility around visits and admin days
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Stable staffing with experienced practitioners who work collaboratively
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Free parking and modern office facilities at The Grange Centre
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Manage a caseload of children in care and care leavers, ensuring care plans reflect their needs and aspirations
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Undertake visits, reviews and assessments to support permanence and independence planning
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Build and maintain positive relationships with young people, families, and partner agencies
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Prepare and present reports for statutory reviews and court where required
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Ensure all work is recorded accurately and in line with statutory and local policies
Requirements:
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Social Work England registration
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Degree in Social Work or equivalent
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Post-qualified experience within Children in Care / Leaving Care
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Strong safeguarding, assessment, and care planning skills
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Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
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Must be a car driver with access to a vehicle
If you’re a skilled practitioner looking for a well-supported role in a council known for valuing its workforce, this could be the ideal next step.
For more information or to apply:
Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com
