Senior Social Worker, Children in Need – Locum

Sanctuary Personnel; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locum Flexibility

Competitive Pay

Professional Development

Diverse Experience

Networking Opportunities

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the Children in Need Team for a 3-month locum assignment. The role offers £30.57 per hour and a busy caseload focusing on safeguarding and interventions.

You will assess needs, develop plans, and coordinate with multi-agency partners to support at-risk children and families, maintaining high professional standards and timely statutory visits.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs, strengths, and risks of children and families receiving Children in Need services.
• Develop and implement effective support and intervention plans tailored to individual circumstances.
• Manage a diverse caseload, ensuring cases are progressed efficiently and within statutory timescales.
• Conduct assessments, reviews, and statutory visits while maintaining a strong focus on positive outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and multi-agency professionals to coordinate effective support.
• Advocate for children and families, ensuring their voices, wishes, and needs remain central to decision-making.
• Provide guidance and professional support to families, helping them access appropriate services and resources.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive case records, assessments, and reports in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and risks.
• Contribute to team meetings, case discussions, and service improvement initiatives.

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the Children in Need Team for a 3-month locum assignment. The role offers £30.57 per hour and a busy caseload focusing on safeguarding and interventions.

You will assess needs, develop plans, and coordinate with multi-agency partners to support at-risk children and families, maintaining high professional standards and timely statutory visits.