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Lead Social Worker - Children's Services
EH1 1DL Edinburgh, Scotland
£42000 Annually
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Posted 5 days ago
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Our client is a highly respected organisation within the community sector and is actively seeking an experienced and compassionate Lead Social Worker to join their dedicated team in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK . This senior position plays a crucial role in supporting vulnerable children and families, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care and intervention. You will be responsible for managing a caseload, providing expert advice and support to social workers, and contributing to the strategic development of services. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of child protection legislation, assessment frameworks, and evidence-based social work practices. You will be a natural leader, capable of motivating a team and fostering a supportive and effective working environment. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing a team of social workers, providing supervision and professional development support.
- Undertaking complex assessments of children and families' needs, developing and implementing care plans.
- Co-ordinating with other agencies and professionals (e.g., health services, education, police) to ensure integrated service delivery.
- Chairing case conferences and participating in multi-agency meetings.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, particularly in relation to child protection.
- Managing a complex caseload, including cases involving significant risk and vulnerability.
- Providing guidance and support to junior staff, sharing expertise and best practice.
- Contributing to service development, policy review, and quality assurance initiatives.
- Representing the service in professional forums and engaging with stakeholders.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records and statistical information.
- Promoting a culture of reflective practice and continuous learning within the team.
- Advocating for the needs of children and families, ensuring their voices are heard.
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Senior Social Worker - Children's Services
EH1 1BB Edinburgh, Scotland
£42000 Annually
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Posted 25 days ago
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Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Children's Services team in **Edinburgh, Scotland**. This crucial role involves managing a caseload of complex cases, providing direct support to children and families, and supervising junior members of the team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of child protection legislation, assessment frameworks, and intervention strategies. You will play a key role in safeguarding vulnerable children, facilitating positive outcomes, and promoting effective working relationships with partner agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and families, identifying needs and risks.
- Develop, implement, and review care plans in collaboration with children, families, and relevant professionals.
- Manage a complex caseload, ensuring timely and effective interventions.
- Conduct child protection investigations, including Section 47 enquiries, and prepare reports for case conferences and court proceedings.
- Provide emotional and practical support to children and their families, empowering them to achieve positive change.
- Supervise and mentor junior social workers and students, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
- Liaise effectively with other agencies, including schools, health services, police, and voluntary organizations, to ensure coordinated support.
- Prepare court statements and represent the service in legal proceedings when required.
- Participate in duty rotas and out-of-hours responses as necessary.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in accordance with statutory requirements and service policies.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of service delivery and promote best practice within the team.
- Degree in Social Work (e.g., DipSW, BA Social Work) or equivalent qualification.
- Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
- Significant post-qualifying experience in children's social work, including experience in child protection and court work.
- Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures (e.g., Children (Scotland) Act 1995, Getting it Right for Every Child framework).
- Demonstrated experience in undertaking complex assessments and developing effective care plans.
- Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
- Strong leadership and supervision skills.
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and promoting equality.
- Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.
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