Senior Social Work Practitioner

Sanctuary Personnel Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Competitive Pay

Professional Development

Locum Lifestyle

Supportive Network

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel Limited are seeking a Senior Social Work Practitioner in Newport to deliver high-quality services across referral, assessment and care management for children. You will lead complex meetings, supervise staff, and ensure welfare outcomes while collaborating with families and professionals to implement robust care plans.

This ongoing role offers flexibility with full-time or part-time hours and a competitive hourly rate, with a focus on safeguarding and supporting children in

Qualifications

• Senior level social work experience in children’s services.
• Ability to lead meetings and coordinate care plans.
• Experience documenting and reporting cases to monitor welfare outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality service across referral, decision making, assessment and care management for children.
• Lead and chair complex meetings and guide the team to effective solutions.
• Supervise staff and ensure high performance and welfare outcomes.
• Record and monitor performance data in the WCCIS system for quarterly reports.
• Collaborate with families, carers and other professionals to implement care plans.
• Advocate for the best interests of children in care proceedings.

Tools

WCCIS system

Job description

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title:
Senior Social Work Practitioner

Specialism:
Children's Social Care

Location:
Newport, UK

Salary:
£41.00 hourly

Type:
Full-time or Part-time (Ongoing)

Embark on an exciting career as a Senior Social Work Practitioner within Children's Social Care in Newport, UK. This role offers a competitive rate of £41.00 hourly, with the flexibility of full-time or part-time work, and is ongoing. As a key member of our team, you will utilise your expertise and knowledge in social work to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families in our community.

Perks and benefits

• Flexible Working: Take advantage of the flexibility to work full-time or part-time, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.
• Competitive Pay: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate of £41.00.
• Professional Development: Enhance your career through ongoing professional development and training sessions.
• Locum Lifestyle: Benefit from diverse job experiences, less administrative paperwork, and exposure to various work environments to broaden your skills.
• Supportive Network: Access a supportive network of peers and management to facilitate your success and wellbeing.

What you will do

• Deliver a high-quality service across all aspects of referral, decision making, assessment, and care management processes with a focus on the welfare of children.
• Lead and chair complex meetings, guiding the team towards effective solutions.
• Oversee and supervise staff, ensuring they perform to their highest potential.
• Ensure that performance and data information is accurately collected and recorded on the WCCIS system, benefiting from regular monitoring in line with quarterly reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with families, carers, and other professionals to develop and implement care plans.
• Advocate the best interests of children in care proceedings and other court work.

Newport offers an enriching lifestyle with its vibrant cultural scene, beautiful landscapes, and a strong sense of community. The city's rich history and modern amenities provide an ideal backdrop for both work and play, making it a perfect place to grow both personally and professionally. Enjoy the best of city living while making a real difference in children's social care. Join us and become part of a community dedicated to positive change.