We have currently partnered with a client in the West Midlands to provide Senior Social workers to their Court Team. This is a great opportunity to join a progressive and engaging trust.

The team are committed to your continuous learning and development and dedicate 15 days per year to your professional development, and also offer learning placements of up to 6 months to expand your knowledge.

Other benefits of this Senior Social Worker role:

• Great transport links
• Position that provides great career enhancement
• Friendly and supportive team
• Supportive management
• Progression and Secondment opportunities
• Average caseload of 18, however they looking to get this to 15
• Brand new offices and facilities, open plan
• The Trust works flexibly, and are open to discuss hours to suit you

What will you be doing as a Senior Social Worker in the West Midlands?

• You will be responsible for a complex case load of children and young people, conducting a range of assessments whilst listening to the views of the people you’re supporting.
• Whilst using best practice and ensuring all legislative requirements are met, you will deliver quality children’s plans in a pro-active and timely manner, with a strong emphasis on the child’s voice.
• Empower children, young people and their families/carers by listening to their views.
• Provide written reports, in a variety of different formats as required by the receiver of the court.

Essential requirements of this Senior Social Worker role:

• Experience in court work, permanency planning and adoption
• Excellent report writing skills
• Ability to work well in a pressured environment
• Be a supportive team player
• Excellent Time Management Skills in order to be able to work within court directed timescales
• Qualified Social Worker
• A current Enhanced DBS and to be registered with Social Work England
• The legal right to work in the UK

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