Overview
Opus People Solutions, on behalf of Walsall Council, is excited to offer an opportunity for a Social Worker to join their Safeguarding/Court team.
Job Title: Senior Practioner/Social Worker
Location: Hybrid based at Silver Court – WS8 6HA
Work Schedule:37 hours per week
Must be able to drive and have own car
Manage a mixed workload, including working with vulnerable children, young people, families and carers who experience complex problems.
To ensure needs are met and risks are managed to achieve best outcomes for children and young people.
Advocate for children and young people and ensure their voices are heard and they are supported to participate in a variety of ways and forums as is appropriate to their needs, age and development
Provide high quality and timely assessments and reports in the agreed format for Courts, Child Protection Case Conferences, Statutory Child in Care Reviews and any other forum as directed.
Work collaboratively with and develop good working relationships with individual children and young people, families, carers, colleagues and other agencies.
Undertake safeguarding investigations, attend strategy meetings, case conferences and reviews as the lead professional where required.
If you are passionate about creating positive change and possess the necessary experience working with children, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. Join us in our mission to support families in need and make a difference in your community
