Senior Social Worker - Family Help Team in Hounslow, Middlesex

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Family Help Team
Specialism: Family Help
Location: Hounslow, UK
Salary: £39.04 per hour
Job Type: Locum, Full Time (36 hours per week)
Contract: Ongoing (12 Months)

Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker looking to make a meaningful impact within a Family Help Team? This exciting 12-month locum opportunity in Hounslow offers a competitive rate of £39.04 per hour, alongside a flexible hybrid working arrangement. Working 36 hours per week, you'll split your time between Hounslow House and home, helping children and families achieve positive, lasting outcomes while further developing your professional expertise.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to shape your career around your lifestyle while gaining valuable experience in a supportive local authority.
• Hybrid working: Work remotely for up to two days per week, with the remainder of your time based at Hounslow House, promoting an excellent work-life balance.
• Competitive pay: Earn a rewarding hourly rate that reflects your knowledge, experience, and commitment.
• Professional development: Strengthen your expertise through exposure to a varied caseload, collaborative working, and ongoing learning opportunities.

What you will do:

• Assess the needs of children and families, developing and implementing effective, outcome-focused support plans.
• Manage a caseload of up to 14 families, delivering high-quality interventions that promote safety, stability, and positive change.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals, including health, education, and community services, to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to less experienced colleagues, contributing to high standards of practice across the team.
• Ensure all practice complies with current legislation, statutory guidance, safeguarding procedures, and local authority policies.

Essential requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• A minimum of 2–3 years' experience working within a Children with Disabilities Team (CWDT).
• Experience managing family-focused caseloads within children's services.
• Willingness to work from Hounslow House at least two days per week (equipment provided).

Hounslow offers an excellent place to build both your career and your lifestyle. With its diverse communities, beautiful parks, excellent transport links into Central London, and wide range of leisure and cultural attractions, it provides the perfect setting for professionals looking to make a genuine difference while enjoying a balanced way of life.

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