Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding Team - Wokingham - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading personnel agency is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Team in Wokingham. The role involves conducting complex assessments, managing diverse caseloads, and leading inquiries. The ideal candidate should be experienced in supervising workers and have strong communication skills. This position offers flexibility, reliability, and an excellent work-life balance in a picturesque town with great community spirit.

Benefits

Flexibility

Excellent work-life balance

Opportunity to broaden experience

Community engagement

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising qualified workers.
• Skilled in completing detailed care act assessments.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex Section 9 and Section 11 care act assessments.
• Lead complex Section 42 inquiries and prepare for court work.
• Evaluate and minimise risks in safeguarding contexts.

Skills

Supervising qualified workers

Complex inquiries

Risk management

Communication

Team player

Tools

Mosaic or similar systems

Job description

Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding Team

Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding Team, Wokingham, £38.97 per hour, Full Time. Ongoing.

This is an exciting opportunity for aSeniorSocial Worker specialising in Safeguarding Team to join a dynamic team in Wokingham. If you are well-rounded in your experience of supervising qualified workers and skilled in completing detailed care act assessments, complex inquiries, and risk management plans, this role could be your perfect fit. We are seeking someone adept at managing a complex caseload and who can excel in a busy environment as both a communicator and team player in our bustling locality team.

Perks and benefits:

• Working as a locum Social Worker offers flexibility and the chance to broaden your experience across various settings.
• You’ll enjoy Full Time hours which provide reliability while still allowing for an excellent work-life balance.
• Wokingham’s beautiful surroundings offer an enjoyable lifestyle perfect for those who love both vibrant city vibes and tranquil green spaces.
• Plus, you’ll gain the opportunity to expand your professional network by collaborating with diverse teams.

What you will do:

• Conduct and oversee complex Section 9 and Section 11 care act assessments, ensuring high standards and thoroughness in execution.
• Manage a diverse caseload efficiently, balancing competing operational demands.
• Undertake and lead on complex Section 42 inquiries, developing risk management plans, and preparing for court work when necessary.
• Utilise your strong risk management skills to evaluate and minimise potential risks in safeguarding contexts.
• Quickly adapt to using Mosaic or another similar system, if required, and contribute dynamically to the team’s efforts.

Living and working in Wokingham brings numerous advantages. This picturesque market town is known for its community spirit, excellent schools, and convenient transport links to London and beyond. With its welcoming sense of community and a variety of activities on offer from community events to beautiful parks, Wokingham is a fantastic place to advance your career and enrich your personal life.

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