Children''s Senior Social Worker - Child protection

Our client Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for a Children''s Senior Social Worker to join their Child protection locality teamRole SummaryThe post holder will provide a local and personal social care service for children and families in need and contribute to the range of voluntary and statutory social work activities, including carrying out assessments and including within court proceedings.Progression through grading bands: This post is career graded and progression through the bands will require the post holder to deal with increasing levels of responsibility, complexity of work and degree of emotional demand appropriate to each band.Essential Criteria for shortlisting:Substantial post qualifying experience including working with children in needExperience of working in a local authority within statutory children''s servicesExperience of carrying out risk assessmentsExperience of presenting evidence to the courtUtilising a range of ICT systems and applicationsSocial work qualification e.g. DipSW, CQSW, CSS, Degree Social WorkSuccessful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (if qualified since September 2012) certified by the College of Social WorkSocial Work England RegisteredDesirable Criteria:Experience of undertaking safeguarding investigationsThorough knowledge and understanding of the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislationKnowledge of Government initiatives relating to "looked after" children/children in needKnowledge ..... full job details .....