Senior Social Worker Duty and Assessments

As a Senior Social Worker specialising in Duty and Assessments, you will handle cases from the initial contact stage, conducting both S17 and S47 assessments until closure, step-down, or transfer to the safeguarding teams. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, consistent, and responsive services to children, young people, and families within the community.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Undertaking comprehensive S17 and S47 assessments, ensuring thorough understanding of the needs and risks involved.
• Managing caseloads efficiently, prioritising tasks and adhering to deadlines.
• Collaborating closely with other professionals, including safeguarding teams, to ensure integrated and holistic support for service users.
• Providing support and guidance to less experienced team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Participating in regular team meetings, contributing to discussions and sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Engaging with service users, families, and relevant stakeholders in a respectful, empathetic, and culturally sensitive manner.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records, adhering to organisational policies and procedures.
• Attending training sessions and professional development opportunities as required, in partnership with the social work academy.

Requirements:

• Degree in Social Work (or equivalent qualification).
• Current registration with the appropriate regulatory body.
• Proven experience as a social worker, with a focus on duty and assessments.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures pertaining to child protection and safeguarding.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with service users and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as independently.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and upholding ethical standards in social work practice.
• Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months. On the update service? You could be fast tracked through our recruitment process today.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS if you do not currently hold one.

Working with Archer Resourcing

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‍Must be eligible to work in the U.K