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Senior Social Worker Practitioner - Fostering Team - Gateshead - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd

Gateshead

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GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

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Job summary

A trusted recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Social Worker Practitioner for a locum role in Gateshead. This full-time position offers competitive pay at £32.97 per hour, allowing professionals to make a meaningful impact on children and families. You will conduct assessments, support foster carers, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a vibrant community. Enjoy the flexibility of locum work while enhancing your skills with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible locum work schedule
Competitive Salary
Professional Development
Work‑Lifestyle Balance

Qualifications

  • Experience as a Social Worker in foster care settings.
  • Strong understanding of statutory regulations and best practices in fostering.
  • Ability to develop personalized care plans.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of foster carers.
  • Collaborate with families to implement care plans.
  • Deliver training and workshops for foster carers.

Skills

Comprehensive assessment skills
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Record-keeping
Ability to deliver training
Job description

Senior Social Worker Practitioner – Fostering Team in Gateshead UK, earning £32.97 hourly for a 3-month locum role. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join a dynamic team in a full-time capacity. The role promises not just attractive pay but also the chance to make a significant difference in the lives of children and families in the community.

Perks and benefits:
  • Locum job: Embrace the flexibility of locum work, offering you control over your schedule and the ability to balance your professional and personal life.
  • Competitive Salary: Earn a rewarding hourly rate that reflects your skills and expertise.
  • Professional Development: Gain invaluable experience within a supportive fostering team environment, enhancing your skill set.
  • Work‑Lifestyle Balance: With a locum role, enjoy the chance to savour life’s adventures while contributing meaningfully to your profession.
What you will do:
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of foster carers and provide ongoing support and supervision.
  • Collaborate closely with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalised care plans.
  • Ensure all statutory regulations and best practices are observed within the fostering framework.
  • Deliver training and workshops for prospective foster carers and staff members.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate records of interactions and interventions with foster carers and children.

Gateshead is a brilliant place to live and work, offering a vibrant community atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. With excellent transport links, cultural hotspots, and spectacular outdoor spaces, you will find plenty of opportunities to unwind and explore in your time off. Join us in Gateshead and take a rewarding step in your career while enjoying all that this lively area has to offer.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

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