Sheffield City Council - SSW - Children

Posted 21 July 2021
Salary £30 - £31 per hour
LocationSheffield
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceMIKEALA_1626860012
Contact NameMikeala Osborn

Job description

Our client, Sheffield City Council is looking for a senior social worker to join their Childrens team.

Under supervision, work independently to hold and effectively manage a caseload of complex cases. Respond to complex referrals, provide casework advice, support and guidance to other team members. Use the signs of safety framework for all social work practice. Carry out investigations, assessment and management of risk, write reports, give evidence in court and provide professional opinion and work with children and young people in care, at all times following statutory and service standards and guidance.

In this role, the post holder is expected to manage diverse, complex cases. To ensure resilience and good outcomes for children and young people, the Service offers regular reflective supervision and a structured development programme on the latest updates and sharing of best practice.

A Senior Social Worker is expected to be an exemplar of best practice working with social workers and unqualified workers and may supervise social care students. To effectively supervise others, Senior Social Workers are able to complete mentoring and Practice Educator Training.

Essential requirements:
* Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
* Registration with Social Work England
* ASYE completed


Benefits of working with Remedy
* A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
* Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
* Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
* Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.
To be considered for this role, please apply with your CV on the social care team.

Remedy Social Care is a REC Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. 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.