Shropshire - Senior Social Work Practitioner - North Community team
Join our dedicated North Community team in Shropshire as a Senior Social Work Practitioner, where you will play a vital role in improving the lives of individuals and families within our community. In this challenging yet rewarding position, you will lead and support a team of social workers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to vulnerable populations. Your expertise will contribute to safeguarding, assessment, and intervention strategies that promote well-being and resilience.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading and supervising a team of social workers, providing guidance and support in complex case management.
- Conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans in collaboration with service users.
- Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practice standards.
- Building strong relationships with external agencies and stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
- Contributing to team development through training, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
The ideal candidate will possess the following essential qualifications and skills:
- A recognized social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent).
- Registration with Social Work England.
- Significant post-qualifying experience in social work, ideally within a community or safeguarding setting.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with a proven ability to manage complex cases.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to collaborative working.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits to support your professional development and well-being, including flexible working arrangements, access to training programs, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity to join our North Community team in Shropshire.
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Shropshire - Senior Social Work Practitioner - North Community team
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