Senior Social Worker - Children's Assessment and Duty Team. LilyLifestyle

Our client Barnsley Hiring, is looking for a Senior Social Worker (Children's) to join their Assessment and Duty Team.

• Work in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers and, through building effective relationships, to elicit their needs and views and promote participation in decision making. Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high risk situations, applying an understanding of the benefits and limitations of partnership work.
• Undertake assessments in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy, and procedures for the service. Anticipate, assess and manage risk to children and young people in more complex situations and produce high quality assessments.
• Plan, implement and review a range of interventions for children, young people, families/carers in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy and procedures for the service.
• Manage a complex workload independently, establishing a network of internal and external colleagues from whom to seek advice and expertise. Model and help others with effective workload management skills.
• Make pro‑active use of supervision to support effective practice, reflection and career development and to meet the objectives of Professional Development Reviews.
• Maintain accurate, up to date records safely and confidentially in accordance with the Council's policies and procedures. Produce succinct, well‑structured records and reports, clearly recording and reporting analysis and judgements

• Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.

• A personal one‑one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.