Impactful Social Worker – Duty & Assessment (Lancashire)

Sanctuary Personnel; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part Time / Full Time Options

Hourly Pay

Variety of Work Locations

Professional Development

Collaborative Environment

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Social Worker for the Duty & Assessment Team in Lancashire. The role offers part-time or full-time ongoing opportunities with a pay rate of £36.00 per hour, reflecting the flexibility to suit personal commitments and caseload needs.

Based across Fylde and Wyre areas with office bases in Fleetwood, Lytham St Annes, and Kirkham, you will perform timely, child-centered assessments, identify safeguarding risks, and coordinate with partner agencies to safeguard

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to new referrals and information requests, conducting thorough and effective assessments.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and take appropriate immediate action.
• Participate actively in duty arrangements and respond swiftly to urgent social work intervention requests.
• Conduct high-quality assessments incorporating the voices, wishes, and feelings of children.
• Undertake child protection enquiries as necessary and participate in multi-agency safeguarding processes.
• Build positive relationships with children and families, advocating for children's welfare in all decisions.
• Work collaboratively with schools, health professionals, police, and other partners to coordinate support and interventions.
• Manage an allocated caseload, ensuring statutory visits, assessments, and reviews are completed within required timescales.
• Stay informed of relevant children's social care legislation and contribute to team improvements and reflective practice activities.

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Social Worker for the Duty & Assessment Team in Lancashire. The role offers part-time or full-time ongoing opportunities with a pay rate of £36.00 per hour, reflecting the flexibility to suit personal commitments and caseload needs.

Based across Fylde and Wyre areas with office bases in Fleetwood, Lytham St Annes, and Kirkham, you will perform timely, child-centered assessments, identify safeguarding risks, and coordinate with partner agencies to safeguard