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Senior Social Worker
Job Posted: 20 hours ago
Salary: £ 42 - 45 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Huddersfield, Kirklees
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior Social Worker – Family Team – West Yorkshire
Location: West Yorkshire
Houlry rate: £42.00 - £45.00 (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time
Contract: Temporary
Belmont Recruitment are currently working with a highly regarded local authority in West Yorkshire who are looking to appoint a committed and experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Family Team. This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a leadership role within a supportive, child-focused service that’s dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for families across the region.
As a Senior Social Worker, you’ll take responsibility for complex and high-risk cases, provide support and guidance to junior team members, and play a key role in driving service quality across the team. You’ll work in a multi-agency environment to help families navigate challenging circumstances, with a strong focus on safeguarding, early intervention, and long-term stability.
Key Responsibilities:
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Hold and manage a caseload of complex child protection, child in need, and looked-after children cases
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Complete high-quality assessments, care plans, and interventions in line with statutory responsibilities
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Provide mentoring, supervision, and practice guidance to newly qualified and less experienced social workers
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Chair multi-agency meetings and contribute to court proceedings, where necessary
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Champion best practice and lead by example within the team, supporting continuous improvement
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Build effective working relationships with children, families, and external agencies
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Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
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Promote the voice of the child and ensure all work is inclusive, respectful, and strength-based
Requirements:
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Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England
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Significant post-qualifying experience in children and families social work
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Strong understanding of safeguarding frameworks, care planning, and relevant legislation
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Proven ability to manage complex cases and support others through supervision or informal mentoring
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Excellent communication and organisational skills
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Commitment to reflective practice, development, and high-quality service delivery
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A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is highly desirable
If you're an experienced social worker looking to step into a more senior role—or already in one and seeking a fresh challenge—this is a fantastic opportunity to shape services that truly make a difference to families across West Yorkshire.
Apply today, or reach out to Tom Goren at Belmont Recruitment for an informal chatBefore You Apply
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