Senior Social Work Practitioner - Child Protection (Locum)

Sanctuary Personnel; Conwy; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Varied experience

Competitive pay

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Senior Social Work Practitioner to join the Child Protection Team in Conwy. The role is a locum placement of approximately 12 weeks, offering a 37-hour week and office-based working pattern at Coed Pella, Colwyn Bay.

You will assess and support children and families in care, work with Looked After Children, and handle public and private law proceedings, contributing to safeguarding and family support initiatives.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification with at least 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in Child Protection and Court proceedings.
• Registered with Social Care Wales.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient with relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support children and families needing care or protection.
• Work with Looked After Children to ensure they receive appropriate support.
• Handle cases involving public and private law proceedings.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to strengthen families.
• Aim to reduce the need for looked after children where safely possible.
• Ensure that each child receives the right support at the right time.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Technology proficiency

Court proceedings experience

Education

Social Work degree

Registration with Social Care Wales

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Senior Social Work Practitioner to join the Child Protection Team in Conwy. The role is a locum placement of approximately 12 weeks, offering a 37-hour week and office-based working pattern at Coed Pella, Colwyn Bay.

You will assess and support children and families in care, work with Looked After Children, and handle public and private law proceedings, contributing to safeguarding and family support initiatives.