Senior Social Worker – Family Help Team
Location: Greyfriars House, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2QE
Pay Rate: £40.50 per hour Umbrella
Contract: Locum
Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Family Help Team at Norfolk County Council.
Norfolk County Council is a ‘Good’ rated authority recognised for its exceptional leadership. The council values its social work practitioners and is committed to supporting their wellbeing, professional development and flexible working.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Norfolk’s frontline social work services following the launch of its new operating model. The Family Help approach reflects the ambitions of the National Children’s Social Care Review and the Stable Homes, Built on Love programme, placing relationships, early intervention and family networks at the heart of practice.
Your daily responsibilities will include
- Managing a varied caseload involving children and families requiring support through Family Help services.
- Undertaking comprehensive assessments to identify children’s needs, risks and strengths.
- Working with children and families to develop effective plans that promote safety, stability and positive outcomes.
- Undertaking child protection work and contributing to court proceedings where required.
- Building strong relationships with children, parents and extended family networks to support sustainable change.
- Working collaboratively with family support workers, specialist practitioners, assistant managers and team managers within a multidisciplinary team.
- Contributing to early intervention and prevention strategies to address concerns before they escalated.
- Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring all statutory responsibilities are met.
Essential Requirements
- A recognised Social Work degree or equivalent qualification.
- Current registration with Social Work England.
- A minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience working in Social Work roles within a UK English Local Authority.
- Strong experience in child protection, assessments and court work.
- The ability to manage complex cases and make sound, evidence-based decisions.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and multi-agency working skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding children and achieving positive outcomes for children and families.
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy
- DBS costs covered.
- Referral bonus for recommending successful candidates.
- Additional bonus for finding your own job.
- Twice-weekly payroll.
- Dedicated recruitment consultant providing support throughout your assignment.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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