Our Client is looking for a dedicated and experienced Specialist Social Worker with a passion for making a significant impact on children and families. In this role, you'll provide high-performing social work services, manage complex caseloads, and offer expert guidance within our department. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career while contributing to meaningful change in the lives of those we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle a caseload of complex cases with high levels of autonomy, ensuring effective and timely interventions.
- Provide professional and technical advice to fellow Social Workers, managers, and partners, enhancing practice standards and outcomes.
- Offer professional supervision to 3-6 Social Workers, supporting their caseload management, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development.
- Utilise a range of frameworks for assessment and intervention, modeling best practices and effective caseload management.
- Prepare detailed court proceeding reports and act as an expert witness in Care or Private Order proceedings.
- Engage in panel processes, chair professional meetings with inter-agency partners, and contribute to team planning and service delivery.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Extensive experience in social work with a track record of managing complex cases.
- Proven ability to provide expert advice and supervision.
- Strong understanding of assessment frameworks and legal proceedings related to social work.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in inter-agency collaboration and chairing meetings.
If you are an experienced Social Worker looking for a role that offers both challenge and reward, we encourage you to apply. Join our Client and play a crucial role in enhancing the wellbeing of children and families through exceptional social work practice. Apply today to be a key contributor within their dedicated team and help drive positive outcomes in our community.