Senior Social Worker - Children's Assessments Service

Choice of Office Location: Cotswolds, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Forest of Dean, Cheltenham, Gloucester
Salary: £36,648.00 - £44,428.00 per annum + £2000 Retention
Hours per Week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent

Style: Hybrid working

We are excited to announce an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join our team as a Senior Assessments Social Worker in the vibrant borough of Gloucestershire. As a Senior Assessments Social Worker, you will play a pivotal role in leading and supporting the Assessments team in delivering outstanding safeguarding services for vulnerable children and young people in our community.

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake Child and Family assessments to determine the best course of action for children's needs.
Manage lower caseloads, allowing for comprehensive social work interventions.
Form positive relationships with families and professionals to facilitate positive changes for children and young people.
Contribute to our relationship-based practice framework, aligning with our Values and Behaviours.
Support the professional development and growth of the team through supervision, mentoring, and training.

Requirements:

A recognized Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
Extensive experience working within an Assessments context, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with colleagues, partner agencies, and diverse stakeholders.
Ability to analyse complex information, assess risks, and make evidence-based decisions to safeguard the well-being of children and young people.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and a passion for promoting positive outcomes for children and young people.

For all your hard work, you will receive the following:

Salary between £36,648.00 - £44,428.00 per annum, subject to experience
Annual retention payment of £2,000
Flexible and agile working opportunities
25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff)
Family-friendly policies and benefits to support you and your family
Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering free, confidential counselling and advice, available 24/7
In-house Occupational Health service
Employee discount scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network
Career development and qualification opportunities
Access to our Social Work Academy
Paid Social Work England registration renewal*

If you are passionate about making a difference in children and young peoples lives, and possess the required qualifications and experience, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. Join our dedicated team in Gloucestershire and make a lasting impact on the lives of our community.

For more information on this or any other role in social work upload your CV here or contact Callum Parr at Ackerman Pierce recruitment agency on (phone number removed)