Senior Social Worker

Are you an experienced Social Worker who’s passionate about creating safer, brighter futures for children and young people? Do you thrive in a forward‑thinking, community‑focused organisation that champions innovation, flexibility, and inclusive practice?

I am looking for a Senior Social Worker to join a dynamic Children & Young People’s Service at an organisation recognised for its commitment to high‑quality social work, strong multi‑agency partnerships, and an unrivalled focus on equality, diversity and inclusion.

Why Join?

They put children, young people, and families at the centre of every decision
They embrace flexible, agile working to help you balance life and career
They invest heavily in staff development, reflective practice, and supervision
They champion innovation, diversity, and continuous improvement

You’ll work in a borough known for its vibrant communities, progressive approach, and unwavering commitment to social justice and high‑quality public service.

What You’ll Do
As a Senior Social Worker, you’ll play a key role in safeguarding children and supporting families through complex and challenging situations. You will:

Hold a complex caseload requiring strong assessment, planning and risk‑management skills
Deliver high‑quality interventions in line with statutory duties and best practice
Conduct comprehensive risk and needs assessments for children in need, at risk, or looked after
Lead on child protection, court work, and permanency planning
Work collaboratively with health, education, police, housing and other partners
Provide emergency response where children are at immediate risk
Model excellent practice and contribute to the learning culture within the team
Offer mentoring, support or supervision to students and junior staff (where appropriate)
About You
You’ll bring:

A Social Work degree (or equivalent) and Social Work England registration
At least two years’ post‑qualified experience in childcare, including Section 47, court work, and direct work with children
Strong analytical, assessment and report‑writing skills
Confidence working autonomously while positively engaging with supervision
A commitment to anti‑discriminatory practice and inclusive service delivery
The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, multi‑disciplinary environment
You’ll be someone who is adaptable, resilient, committed to continuous learning, and motivated by achieving the best outcomes for children