Senior Social Work Practitioner - Referral & Assessment Team - Bromley - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Bromley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated social work agency is looking for a Locum Senior Social Work Practitioner for their Referral and Assessment Team in Bromley. This full-time role offers up to £39.04 per hour and involves working with children aged 0-17 to assess their needs and risks. You'll manage cases, collaborate with police on investigations, and have the flexibility of a locum position with various benefits including mileage reimbursement and provided Oyster cards.

Benefits

Flexible working schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Oyster cards provided

Broad experience across cases

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 0-17.
• Ability to handle complex cases.
• Knowledge of the Common Assessment Framework.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for children at risk.
• Engage directly with children and families.
• Coordinate initial stages of Looked After episodes.
• Manage cases from referral to completion.

Skills

Conduct assessments

Engage with families

Case management

Understanding of Child Protection

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Locum Senior Social Work Practitioner – Referral and Assessment Team
Location: Bromley, UK
Salary: Up to £39.04 hourly
Contract Length: 3-month assignment
Employment Type: Full Time

This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful difference as a Locum Senior Social Work Practitioner within the Referral and Assessment Team in Bromley. Over a 3-month period, you’ll utilise your expertise to work with children aged 0-17, assessing their situations and making recommendations to improve outcomes. With an hourly rate of up to £39.04, this full-time position offers an exciting challenge in a vibrant community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for children who may be at risk, working closely with the Police Child Abuse and Investigation Team on joint investigations as required.
• Engage directly with children and families to understand their needs, identify risks, and develop comprehensive plans to address these.
• Handle cases involving Children in Need and navigate complex scenarios where the Common Assessment Framework is not sufficient.
• Coordinate the initial stages of new Looked After episodes, ensuring thorough assessments and smooth transitions to other teams within Social Care.
• Manage cases from referral through to completion before transferring to the appropriate teams.

Benefits

• Flexible Working: Enjoy a work schedule that accommodates life’s twists and turns, allowing you to maintain work-life balance. Social workers are part of an office rota system but have the flexibility of claiming expenses for travel to work-related visits.
• Locum Benefits: Embrace the variety and flexibility that locum positions offer along with a competitive rate and the chance to enhance your experience across diverse cases.
• Mileage Reimbursement: Locums can claim back mileage expenses for visits, excluding travel from home to work, easing the cost burden of travel.
• Oyster Cards Provided: Save on travel expenses within the city with access to work-provided Oyster cards.
• Gain Broad Experience: Expand your skills working on a range of cases from Child Protection to Looked After episodes and cases with No Recourse to Public Funds.

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