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Senior Social Worker – Families First Team

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Families First Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children
Location: Ealing, UK
Salary: £39.04 per hour
Type: Full Time (Ongoing)

Are you ready to embrace an exciting opportunity as a Senior Social Worker within the Families First Team in Ealing? This crucial role offers a competitive rate of £39.04 per hour and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. Working within a supportive and forward-thinking team, you will ensure statutory responsibilities are fulfilled to the highest professional standards while contributing to positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

This ongoing opportunity offers immediate start availability and the chance to further develop your expertise within a vibrant Children’s Services environment.

• Full Time: Enjoy the stability and consistency of a full-time role while making a lasting impact on children and families.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £39.04 per hour, rewarding your experience and professional expertise.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing training, support, and development opportunities to enhance your practice and career progression.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work within a collaborative team where your knowledge, ideas, and contributions are valued.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from a manageable 35-hour working week with no driving requirement, helping you maintain a healthy balance between work and personal commitments.

• Manage and oversee a caseload of approximately 20 children and families, ensuring timely and effective interventions.
• Undertake assessments, planning, and intervention work to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
• Ensure statutory responsibilities are fulfilled in accordance with the Children Act 1989 and relevant legislation.
• Develop specialist knowledge and contribute to training, mentoring, and development activities within the service.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with schools, health professionals, police, and other partner agencies.
• Gather and analyse information to support informed decision-making and timely responses to children and families requiring support.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date case records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.
• Prepare high-quality reports, assessments, and documentation for meetings, reviews, and court proceedings where required.
• Promote the voice of the child, ensuring their wishes and feelings remain central to all planning and decision-making.
• Adhere to Ealing practice standards, ensuring visits, interventions, and support are delivered within required timescales.
• Contribute to service development initiatives and continuous improvement across Children’s Services.

Ealing is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs, offering an excellent balance of city living and green open spaces. Known for its strong community atmosphere, beautiful parks, excellent transport links, and rich cultural diversity, Ealing provides a fantastic environment for both professional development and personal enjoyment. It is an ideal place to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.