Senior Social Worker Kinship Team

London Borough of Hillingdon

Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Not specified; benefits: 36-hour week, local gover...
Hybrid (minimum twice a week on-site)
Manage complex caseloads with safeguarding responsibilities
Produce evidence-based assessments and court reports
Chair multi-agency professional meetings
The London Borough of Hillingdon is seeking a Senior Social Worker for its Kinship service to support children and families through complex assessments and care planning. The role involves managing caseloads, producing evidence-based assessments, and collaborating with multi-agency partners

Job Summary

  • The role involves supporting children and families through assessment, care planning, and court processes within the Kinship service.
  • Employees benefit from a 36-hour workweek, flexible hours, and access to mental health support and counseling services.
  • The position requires acting as a Practice Educator for students and providing expert testimony in Care or Private Law proceedings.

Matching Summary

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The London Borough of Hillingdon is seeking a Senior Social Worker for its Kinship service to support children and families through complex assessments and care planning. The role involves managing caseloads, producing evidence-based assessments, and collaborating with multi-agency partners.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: 36-hour week, Local Government Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage complex caseloads with safeguarding responsibilities
  • Produce evidence-based assessments and court reports
  • Chair multi-agency professional meetings

Nice-to-have

  • Experience working within kinship or fostering services
  • Ability to support students and new colleagues
  • Strong analytical skills for service delivery analysis

Key Requirements

  • Recognised Social Work qualification registered with Social Work England
  • Substantial post-qualifying experience of 3+ years in children and families services
  • Enhanced DBS Check required
  • Right to work in the UK

Work Rights

Must have right to work in the UK

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