Social Work Senior Early Help Practitioner - Southwark - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social work agency is seeking an experienced Social Work Senior Early Help Practitioner to join its dynamic team in Southwark. In this role, you will lead interventions supporting families at risk of poor outcomes while conducting family assessments and creating integrated support plans. The position offers both full-time and part-time options, recognized competitive pay, and opportunities for continuous professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Competitive hourly rates

Continuous professional development

Supportive teams

Qualifications

• Experience in social work, particularly with families at risk.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive family assessments.
• Strong skills in managing complex cases and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead on Early Help to support families at risk.
• Manage transitions for families leaving statutory care.
• Conduct comprehensive family assessments and develop action plans.
• Engage with families to foster positive parenting.
• Strive for improvements in safeguarding and family resilience.

Skills

Family assessment

Systemic support

Collaborative working

Outcome-focused practice

Job description

Social Work Senior Early Help Practitioner

Social Work Senior Early Help Practitioner within Early Help, Southwark UK. Full Time/Part Time. Ongoing.

Are you ready for a thrilling new challenge? This is an exhilarating opportunity for an experienced Social Work Senior Early Help Practitioner to join our dynamic team in Southwark. You’ll play a vital role in supporting families through expert family assessment and systemic support, ensuring that children and families receive the best possible outcomes. With the flexibility of full-time or part-time work and an ongoing position, this role offers a fantastic balance between professional satisfaction and work-life harmony.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time/Part Time: Enjoy the flexibility you need to balance your personal and professional life, whether you prefer the commitment of full-time or the flexibility of part-time work.
• Competitive Hourly Rates: Get rewarded for your expertise and dedication with a salary that recognises your skills.
• Continuous Professional Development: Enhance your skills and advance your career with ongoing training opportunities and professional growth.
• Supportive Teams: Work within a collaborative environment where your colleagues are as enthusiastic and supportive as you are.

What you will do:

• Lead on Early Help: Collaborate with families at risk of poor outcomes to provide timely interventions that prevent escalation to statutory services.
• Support Complex Cases: Manage transitions for families stepping down from statutory care, dealing with high levels of complexity and ensuring stability.
• Act as Lead Professional: Conduct comprehensive family assessments and develop integrated whole-family plans that promote safeguarding, school attendance, and positive community involvement.
• Direct Work with Families: Foster meaningful change and encourage positive parenting by engaging with children and families through a high-support, high-challenge approach.
• Outcome-Focused Practice: Strive for continuous improvements that safeguard children, enhance family resilience, and mitigate the necessity for higher-level interventions.

Southwark is a vibrant and culturally rich area of London, offering a fantastic backdrop for your professional journey. With its excellent transport links, green spaces, and a lively community, Southwark offers everything you need for a fulfilling work-life experience. Join us and make a significant difference in our diverse and thriving community!

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