Senior Social Worker – Children & Families

Senior Social Worker – Children & Families

Senior Social Worker – Children & Families

Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
Council: Isle of Wight Council
Contract: Temporary / Full-time

Tripod Partners are recruiting for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Children & Families service at Isle of Wight Council.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for their next challenge within a supportive local authority environment.

The Role

You will:

• Manage a complex caseload of children and families
• Complete statutory assessments
• Undertake child protection work
• Develop and review care plans
• Assess and manage risk
• Work directly with children, young people and families
• Attend meetings, reviews and other statutory processes
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive case records
• Ensure children remain at the centre of decision-making

About You

You'll need:

• A recognised Social Work qualification
• Current Social Work England registration
• Strong Children's Social Work experience
• Previous Child Protection experience
• Experience managing complex cases
• Excellent assessment and analytical skills
• Strong communication and report-writing skills

Apply today to discuss this opportunity with our specialist Children's Social Work team.