Senior Social Worker - Locality Team - Featherstone - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Purston Jaglin; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Senior Social Worker in Featherstone for a role that allows for flexible hours. Responsibilities include managing complex safeguarding cases and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate has experience in statutory assessments and a commitment to child welfare. This ongoing locum position provides a competitive hourly rate and the chance to work closely with multi-agency teams to support families.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Professional Development

Collaborative Team Environment

Diverse Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex, high-risk cases.
• Ability to undertake statutory assessments and engage with families.
• Proven skills in mentorship and guidance for junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and families with safeguarding needs.
• Undertake statutory assessments and ensure family voices are heard.
• Lead safeguarding investigations and collaborate with partners.
• Participate in audits and quality assurance initiatives.

Skills

Statutory assessments

Mentorship

Safeguarding

Risk assessments

Collaboration with multi-agency teams

Job description

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Locality Team
Location: Featherstone, UK
Salary: £35 Hourly
Contract: Ongoing
Hours: Full Time / Part Time

Join an exciting opportunity as a Senior Social Worker in the Locality Team in Featherstone. This ongoing locum role offers flexible full-time or part-time hours and a competitive hourly rate of £35, allowing you to make a real impact on children, young people, and families while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Social Worker will provide advanced statutory social work in a designated locality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families. This role involves managing complex, high-risk cases, mentoring colleagues, and contributing to high-quality, child-centred services.

Perks and Benefits

Flexible Hours: Full-time and part-time options to suit your lifestyle.

Professional Development: Access ongoing training and CPD opportunities.

Diverse Work Environment: Join a team committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Collaborative Team: Work alongside a dynamic multi-agency team, contributing expertise and guidance.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of children and families with complex safeguarding and child protection needs.

Undertake statutory assessments and engage directly with children and families to ensure their voices are heard.

Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior social workers and students.

Lead safeguarding investigations, risk assessments, and Section 47 enquiries.

Collaborate with health, education, police, and voluntary sector partners to safeguard children.

Participate in audits, case file reviews, and quality assurance initiatives to support service improvement.

About Featherstone

Featherstone offers a warm community with excellent access to beautiful countryside and local amenities. It provides a balance of activity and tranquillity, making it an ideal location to live, work, and contribute meaningfully to local families.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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