CSW - Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner - 0-25 Disabilities (Grade J)
Barnet Council
Who You Are
You are an experienced social worker with substantial post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children Social Care setting. You are capable of managing complex situations and assessing higher levels of risk. You are willing to take on a lead role in a specialist area of work and you have the skills and ability to possibly deputise for the line manager in certain situations. You will be expected to achieve a Practice Educators Award within the first year of employment if you do not already have it.
What the Job Involves
Your primary role will be to provide comprehensive and effective social work service within a Resilience framework. You will respond in a timely manner to the needs of children and their families, within statutory guidelines and obligations. You will also be expected to assess, plan, implement and evaluate safeguarding and permanence measures at a high level of complexity. Additionally, you will provide support, mentorship and manage the risks for less experienced social workers.
Skills
- Excellent social work skills
- Ability to manage complex situations
- Effective communication
- Risk assessment and management
- Ability to mentor and support less experienced staff
- Knowledge of statutory guidelines and obligations
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate safeguarding and permanence measures