Senior Social Worker – Child Protection (Flexible Locum)

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious social work agency is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join their Child Protection team in Colindale, London. This role offers flexibility with work hours and a chance to make a significant impact in the community. Responsibilities include attending planning meetings, implementing care plans, and conducting assessments. The ideal candidate must have a Social Work degree, be registered with Social Work England, and possess substantial frontline social services experience. This opportunity promotes professional growth and offers competitive overtime pay.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive pay

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current registration with Social Work England is essential.
• Significant frontline experience within Social Services in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Attend Child in Need planning meetings.
• Implement Child in Need plans efficiently.
• Review and monitor Child in Need care plans.
• Identify resources and services to achieve planned outcomes.
• Recognise developmental needs of children in need.
• Maintain up-to-date case recordings.
• Work closely with children and families under supervision orders.
• Conduct and record 6-weekly visits consistently.

Skills

Experience in Child Protection

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

A prestigious social work agency is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join their Child Protection team in Colindale, London. This role offers flexibility with work hours and a chance to make a significant impact in the community. Responsibilities include attending planning meetings, implementing care plans, and conducting assessments. The ideal candidate must have a Social Work degree, be registered with Social Work England, and possess substantial frontline social services experience. This opportunity promotes professional growth and offers competitive overtime pay.