Locum Social Worker – Flexible Hours in Harlow

Sanctuary Personnel; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly Salary

Diverse Experience

Professional Development

Supportive Environment

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel seeks a locum Social Worker for a role in Harlow, Essex, offering £35 per hour with ongoing assignments. The position supports flexible full-time or part-time arrangements to suit your availability and career goals, delivering essential services to vulnerable individuals and families in the community.

You will conduct assessments, develop care plans, and safeguard at-risk groups while collaborating with NHS, police, educators, and housing teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of individuals and families to identify their needs and tailor support plans accordingly.
• Develop, implement, and regularly review care and support plans to ensure they meet the evolving needs of service users.
• Safeguard children and vulnerable adults by responding appropriately to any signs of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Assess and manage risk effectively, taking decisive action when necessary to protect those in need.
• Provide a range of support, including emotional and practical assistance, to service users and their families in various challenging situations.
• Actively advocate for the rights and desires of individuals, ensuring their perspectives are respected and considered in all decisions.
• Collaborate with a wide array of professionals, including NHS staff, police officers, educators, and housing teams, to deliver comprehensive support packages.
• Make informed referrals to appropriate services and coordinate support to ensure continuity of care for service users.
• Maintain detailed, confidential case records that are up to date and accurate, supporting the delivery of high-quality care.
• Prepare and present professional reports, contributing to case reviews, meetings, and, when necessary, court proceedings.
• Monitor the effectiveness of support plans and adjust them as needed to reflect changes in circumstances or outcomes.
• Manage a varied caseload, prioritising urgent and high-risk cases with efficiency and care.
• Operate in line with all relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures, professional standards, and organisational policies.
• Engage in ongoing professional development through training, supervision, and additional learning activities.

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel seeks a locum Social Worker for a role in Harlow, Essex, offering £35 per hour with ongoing assignments. The position supports flexible full-time or part-time arrangements to suit your availability and career goals, delivering essential services to vulnerable individuals and families in the community.

You will conduct assessments, develop care plans, and safeguard at-risk groups while collaborating with NHS, police, educators, and housing teams.