Senior SW, Edge of Care

Senior Social Worker - Edge of Care
£35.00 per hour
South Yorkshire
37 hours p/w, hybrid working


We are excited to offer a fantastic opening for a Senior Social Worker within an Edge of Care Team in South Yorkshire! This ongoing and full-time opportunity allows you to work intensively with children and young people, aged 10-18 years, who are at immediate risk of entering the care system. The role is not only financially rewarding with an £35 hourly rate, but also personally fulfilling, giving you the chance to genuinely transform young lives and strengthen family ties within the community. If you are solution-driven and excel in forging positive relationships with children and families facing challenging circumstances, we would love to hear from you.

Perks and benefits:

• Enjoy a competitive hourly rate of £35, allowing you to focus on serving the community without financial worries.
• Become part of a supportive, reflective, and forward-thinking team environment where colleagues value collaboration and fresh ideas.
• Engage in regular supervision and tailored development opportunities, ensuring your skills remain sharp and your professional journey is continuously enriched.
• Access bespoke training focused on trauma-informed and intensive family work, equipping you with cutting-edge techniques and methodologies.
• Flexible working arrangements that cater to your life and career balance needs.
• A healthy and innovative work environment where your input is valued, and your growth is supported.

What you will do:

• Work closely with children and families to prevent family relationship breakdowns and aim to keep children from entering care.
• Implement evidence-based interventions through individual and family sessions designed to meet specific needs.
• Carry out detailed assessments and create child-centred care plans reflecting the child's perspective and requirements.
• Engage with families regularly via home visits, community sessions, and multi-agency meetings.
• Develop trusting relationships with children, particularly those who have experienced trauma and may approach professionals with caution.
• Provide expert guidance to colleagues regarding complex family issues and trauma-informed practices.
• Participate in evaluating and enhancing the Edge of Care service by utilising reflective and data-informed approaches.
• Collaborate effectively with multi-agency partners for a comprehensive support system.
• Ensure accurate and timely upkeep of case records in compliance with statutory and local guidelines.
• Uphold Barnsley Children's Services' values, prioritising the safety and well-being of children and young people.

Essential Requirements:

• Social Work qualification (Degree/Diploma in Social Work) and Social Work England registration.
• Substantial post-qualifying experience with children and families in statutory or intensive support settings.
• Expertise in handling complex cases involving trauma, neurodiversity, and resistant behaviours.
• Comprehensive knowledge of family dynamics, child protection, and legal frameworks.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to engage families towards achieving beneficial outcomes.
• Commitment to strength-based, relationship-led, and trauma-informed methodologies.
• Flexibility to work evenings and some weekends as family needs dictate.
• Enhanced DBS clearance and a valid UK driving licence are essential.

 
Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?
 
We’re committed to making your job search seamless and rewarding. Here’s what our candidates can expect:
 
✅ Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside-out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you.
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✅  Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us 
✅  Great Incentives – We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role
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✅ Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time.
And much more to ensure your job-search is smooth and hassle-free.
 
Our Roles
 
We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including:
 

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Fostering / Adoption
• Children’s & Adult Social Work
• Service Manager / Head of Service
• Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
• Occupational Therapist

 
If you’re interested in finding your next role in social care, we can help!
 
📩 Get in Touch Today!
📧 kaye.fleming@pprsocialcare.co.uk
📞 07435 787 863 / 0161 804 7658
 
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