Senior Social Worker

Senior Social Worker – Child Protection Team (Wakefield) Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a Local Authority in Wakefield, for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Child Protection (CP/Court) Team. This is a great opportunity for a candidate with strong, up-to-date Child Protection experience who is confident working in a fast-paced environment. Location Wakefield Contract Initial 3-month ongoing contract Pay Rates £35 per hour Umbrella £30.79 per hour PAYE (inclusive) £27.48 per hour PAYE (exclusive)Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload including complex and statutory work Undertake assessments, planning, and reviews for: Children in Need Children subject to Child Protection plans Looked After Children Work in line with the Signs of Safety model and a child-focused approach Build and maintain effective, restorative relationships with children, young people, families, and carers Support families to make informed decisions and contribute to care planning Analyse information to assess and respond to ongoing risk and need Work directly with children and young people to ensure their views inform all assessments and interventions Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to support safeguarding and care planning Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records using appropriate systems Plan and coordinate interventions in line with delegated authority Use strong communication, empathy, and negotiation skills to achieve positive outcomesRequirements Qualified Social Worker Current and recent Child Protection experience Experience working within CP/Court proceedings Ability to manage a fast-paced and demanding caseload Strong assessment, analytical, and communication skillsBenefits Competitive pay rates Ongoing contract opportunity Supportive team environment within a Local AuthorityService Care Solutions benefits and interested, please send your CV to (url removed). We also offer a £200 referral bonus for any successfully placed candidates and a £150 sign-up bonus for new candidates