Senior Social Worker - Children Looked After & Leaving Care Team - Tower Hamlets - Sanctuary Pe

Senior Social Worker – Children Looked After & Leaving Care Team

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Children Looked After & Leaving Care Team
Specialism: Social Work
Location: Tower Hamlets, UK
Salary: £39.04 per hour
Type: Locum, Full Time, 3 Months

Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker looking for an exciting new challenge? Join the Children Looked After & Leaving Care Team in Tower Hamlets and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people. This full-time locum role offers the opportunity to manage complex cases while working within a supportive and forward-thinking team. The role operates on a hybrid basis, with 2 to 3 days working in the office each week.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to manage your working arrangements while gaining valuable experience across different services.
• Professional development: Enhance your skills by working with complex cases and a dedicated team of professionals.
• Hybrid working: Benefit from a flexible working model that supports a healthy work-life balance.
• Career growth: Gain experience within a diverse London borough and expand your professional network.
• Meaningful work: Play a key role in improving outcomes for children looked after and care leavers.

What you will do:

• Manage a complex caseload of children looked after and care leavers, ensuring their needs are effectively supported.
• Develop and review personalised care plans to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies and professionals to coordinate effective support packages.
• Advocate for children and young people, ensuring their voices and needs are represented.
• Maintain accurate records, assessments, and reports in line with statutory requirements.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, carers, and professionals to promote better outcomes.

Tower Hamlets offers a unique blend of history, culture, and modern city living. With its vibrant communities, excellent transport links, and wealth of cultural attractions, it provides an exciting environment to develop your career while making a real difference in the lives of children and young people.