Senior Social Worker - Young Peoples Safeguarding

Our young People's safeguarding team is part of an integrated service which means we are closely aligned with the Youth Justice Service (YJS) and Missing and Exploitation team. As a result of these close links, as a Senior Social Worker you will be working alongside police officers, health workers, psychologists, education workers, substance misuse workers and social workers. You will also play a key role in supporting staff to prevent homelessness and effectively engage children at risk of Care. You will need experience of assessments, planning and direct work with young people and their families at CIN, CP, ROTH and CIC level as well as a good understanding of the impact of exploitation, mental health, intra and extra-familial abuse, substance misuse, parental conflict and neglect. Our approach is restorative and underpins every interaction with children, young people and families. It creates a shared language and culture, where we focus on building relationships which support good outcomes for children and young people. You will benefit from evidence-based approaches and feel supported by managers, with regular reflective practice sessions and a trauma informed approach.