Children's Social Worker - Pledge Assessment Team - Southwark - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care agency is seeking a Children's Social Worker for the Pledge Assessment Team in Southwark, England. This full-time position involves conducting assessments, implementing care plans, and ensuring statutory responsibilities are met. The role offers flexibility in working hours, professional development opportunities, and engagement in community events, all while being part of a supportive and innovative team dedicated to improving the lives of children and families.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Community-centered events

Qualifications

• Experience in social work with children and families.
• Ability to meet statutory responsibilities and statutory guidance.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of children's needs and family situations.
• Implement and review care plans according to case requirements.
• Maintain organised case records and produce reports.

Skills

Assessment skills

Care planning

Risk management

Team collaboration

Job description

Children’s Social Worker – Pledge Assessment Team

Job Opportunity: Children’s Social Worker – Pledge Assessment Team in Southwark, earning £TBC hourly. Full-time and ongoing, this rewarding position within the 0-15 Care Service invites you to be part of an innovative team dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children and their families. Based in vibrant Southwark, you will work within the Council’s Children and Families Department, using a systemic approach to address complex needs.

Perks and benefits:

As a locum social worker, you’ll enjoy flexibility in your working hours, allowing you to achieve a better work-life balance while gaining diverse experience across different cases. This role includes opportunities for professional development and the chance to network with like-minded professionals in the field. Working with Southwark Council also means access to a supportive team environment and engagement in fun and community-centered events designed to support foster carers and children.

What you will do:

• Conduct direct work with children, providing clear assessments of their needs and those of their families, in accordance with statutory guidance.
• Develop, implement, and review care plans while managing caseloads as directed. Prioritise work activities and responsibilities effectively.
• Ensure statutory responsibilities are met, including regular visits to children, arranging reviews, and reporting to court within required timescales.
• Deliver concise and informative reports based on complex evidence.
• Provide purposeful social work interventions with specific aims to manage risk and achieve desired outcomes.
• Collaborate with other practitioners to devise plans and implement clinical interventions in varying settings, including family homes.
• Maintain organised case records and produce comprehensive analytic reports.

This position requires some evening work and occasional travel outside London, with opportunities for weekend community activities. Southwark offers a culturally rich and vibrant environment with plenty of amenities, making it a wonderful place to live and work. Join us in creating innovative pathways to support children and their families and enjoy everything this dynamic borough has to offer.