Children in Care Senior Social Worker

Posted 14 November 2023
Salary £41103 - £43051 per annum + benefits
LocationNorthamptonshire
Job type Permanent
Discipline Social Work
ReferenceJ8415_1699963203
Contact NameJamil Olweny

Job description

A Local Authority is looking for a Senior Social Worker for their Children in Care (Court) team in Northamptonshire. This position is a full-time and permanent.

Please do not apply for this job if you require sponsorship to work in the UK. This position is only available for those who have right to work in the UK.


Benefits for you as the Senior Social Worker:

  • Training & Development opportunities
  • 27 days of annual leave + public holidays (rising with service)
  • Up to £8,000 relocation package
  • £6,000 welcome bonus
  • Ability to purchase extra annual leave
  • Government pension scheme
  • Social Work England registration paid
  • Flexible working practices
  • Various discounts
  • Additional benefits

Duties and Responsibilities for you as the Senior Social Worker:

  • Managing a complex caseload
  • Court work - care order to final order
  • Mentor Social Workers
  • Collaboration with multiple teams
  • Reporting to the Team Manager

Requirements for you as the Senior Social Worker:

  • A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/Diploma)
  • Registered with Social Work England
  • Significant experience of Court work & Safeguarding
  • An excellent working knowledge and understanding of the current legislation and frameworks relevant to Children Social Care

Location: Northamptonshire

Salary Scale: £41,103 + £43,051 benefits


Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Jamil Olweny - 07587031098 or jolweny@charecruitment.com

If this role is not what you are looking for, but you are looking to make a move within Social Work, get in touch, as we have many other opportunities!

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