Senior Social Worker

Senior Social Worker Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • To undertake the supervision of staff;
  • Deputise for the Assistant Service Managers when required;
  • Assist with the day to day management of the team;
  • To manage the duty team jointly with our 2 nd Senior Social Worker and oversee all incoming referrals and safeguarding concerns.

Requirements:

  • Act as a recognised expert within the specialist field.These experienced social workers are more autonomous in their role;
  • They chair a range of meetings, offer expert support to case conferences, and produce high quality assessments and reports for a range of functions;
  • Section 47 Assessments;
  • They manage complex caseloads, and offer expert opinion within the organisation and to others.