Senior Social Worker

Senior Social Worker - Children In Care Discharge Project Team
 

Are you a dedicated Social Worker ready to make a real impact? Join the dynamic Discharge Team!

Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour
Location: Birmingham
Type: Agency

Please contact Emily Cooper on 07902371315 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com
 

About the Role:
As a Social Worker within the Children in Care Discharge Team, you will focus on completing comprehensive parenting assessments and facilitating safe and effective transitions for children on care orders. Your work will contribute to reunification with birth families or the assessment of Special Guardianship Orders (SGO) to enable children to thrive with foster carers or extended family members.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting thorough parenting assessments, evaluating capacity and potential risks.
• Working towards the reunification of children with their families where appropriate.
• Completing SGO Part 1 assessments to assess suitability of placements with foster carers or family members.
• Preparing court statements and providing professional input during legal proceedings.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure holistic support for children and families.
• Supporting families through tailored interventions while adhering to relevant legislation and best practices.
• Maintaining detailed and accurate records to contribute to effective case management and reporting.
   

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: £33.30 per hour, recognising your expertise and dedication.
• Non-Case Holding Role: Focus on assessments and legal processes without the burden of holding a full caseload.
• Supportive Team Environment: Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career progression.
   

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Experience in children’s services, ideally within a children in care or similar team.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Knowledge of SGO processes and court proceedings.
• A proactive and resilient approach to managing complex situations.
   

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about supporting individuals through transitional care and are ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you!

 

Contact Emily Cooper on 07902 371 315 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com to find out more or to apply directly.
 

Take the next step in your career and make a real difference in people's lives today!