Senior Social Worker

Are you an experienced and dedicated Senior Social Worker in the field of children's services? Do you have a passion for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Practitioner to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team based within the Stronger Families Hub. As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in coordinating and leading the assessment and intervention process for children and families at risk of harm and in need of support. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with a team of Senior practitioners & triage officers in the MASH, providing guidance, support, and supervision to ensure effective service delivery.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families referred to the MASH, gathering and analysing relevant information to determine the level of risk and appropriate intervention.
• Collaborate with partner agencies, such as social services, police, health professionals, and education providers, to gather and share information, ensuring a coordinated approach to safeguarding.
• Make informed decisions regarding the need for immediate protection and intervention, ensuring the safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Provide expert advice and consultation to colleagues and partner agencies on complex cases, ensuring best practice and adherence to statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, interventions, and case progress, ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality policies.

• Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and training programs to enhance the effectiveness of the MASH team and promote continuous improvement.    
   
  

• A recognised social work qualification and registration with the relevant professional body.
• Extensive experience working within children's services, with a focus on safeguarding and child protection.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, threshold decisions, policies, and procedures related to child protection and safeguarding.
• Excellent assessment and analytical skills, with the ability to make informed decisions in complex and challenging situations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, partner agencies, and families.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload, ensuring timely and effective service delivery.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and keeping up-to-date with current research and best practice in the field.

• A Social Work qualification.
• At least 12 months' postgraduate experience and completed your ASYE, where applicable.
• Be able to evidence a commitment to your own development since qualification.
• Previous experience working in a MASH team.
  

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.
 
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:
 
Work Life Balance

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.
 
Additional Information
Due to an expected high volume of applications, we could close this role early, we therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.