Kinship Social Worker – Flexible Hours & Development

Sanctuary Personnel; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time/Part Time

Competitive Pay

Variety

Workforce Development

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Social Worker to join the Kinship Team within Children’s Social Care in Bury, Greater Manchester. The role offers Full Time or Part Time hours at a competitive rate of £35.00 per hour, with ongoing opportunities to make a positive impact in children’s lives.

You will undertake kinship and connected persons assessments, manage caseloads, and contribute to court reports and care proceedings while providing guidance on financial support and community resources.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to children’s and families’ social work.
• Current registration with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Undertake viability assessments and comprehensive kinship assessments for family members and connected persons seeking to care for children.
• Manage a caseload of children subject to kinship arrangements, ensuring all statutory responsibilities and safeguarding duties are met.
• Develop and review tailored support plans for kinship carers, children, and young people in line with assessed needs.
• Contribute to permanence planning and care proceedings by preparing reports for court, panels and statutory reviews.
• Provide guidance and signposting to kinship carers regarding financial support, legal options, and community resources.

Skills

CPD (Children's Social Work)

Communication skills

Case management

Education

Degree in Social Work

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Social Worker to join the Kinship Team within Children’s Social Care in Bury, Greater Manchester. The role offers Full Time or Part Time hours at a competitive rate of £35.00 per hour, with ongoing opportunities to make a positive impact in children’s lives.

You will undertake kinship and connected persons assessments, manage caseloads, and contribute to court reports and care proceedings while providing guidance on financial support and community resources.