Senior Social Worker - Complex care needs

Our client Wakefield Hiring is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Complex care needs team.Team Structure and StaffingThe team is a specialist service supporting children with disabilities aged 0-18, responsible for delivering assessments, safeguarding, support packages, and child protection plans. The service is currently undergoing a restructure as part of wider social care reforms, and the successful candidate will join during this period of transition.Recent staffing changes and absences have resulted in increased caseloads across the team. There are currently six practitioners, with a proportion working part-time. Caseloads typically range between approximately 20-25 cases per worker.Although caseload numbers may appear high, many cases require lower-frequency visits (e.g. every 12 weeks or 6 months), allowing workloads to be balanced effectively. All cases are currently allocated, and there is no significant backlog.Skills and ExperienceWhile experience working with children with disabilities is advantageous, it is not essential. The key requirements are:Understanding of additional needsAbility to communicate effectively with children and young peopleStrong statutory social work skillsPassion for working with children and familiesTraining and support will be provided in relation to disability-specific practice.Benefits of working with RemedyA personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.Top tier supplier across London giving ..... full job details .....