Social Worker

My Social Work News; Crawley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for the Missing & Exploitation Team in Horsham. The role involves assessing and supporting children and families with complex needs, ensuring their safety and well-being. Ideal candidates will have a social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Join a diverse team committed to equality and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support children, families, or carers with complex social care needs.
• Collaborate with professionals to safeguard children from abuse or neglect.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in decision-making forums.

Skills

Assessment

Collaboration

Case Management

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Missing & Exploitation Team, based in Horsham.

The salary for this permanent Social Worker role is up to £45,650 per annum.

Responsibilities:

1. Assess, plan, review, and provide support to children, families, or carers with complex social care needs, considering legal frameworks, policies, and guidance.
2. Assess family functioning and provide help when relationship breakdowns threaten the wellbeing of children at risk of abuse or neglect.
3. Collaborate effectively with other professionals to support children, young people, and families in gaining control of their lives, especially when safety or community participation is restricted.
4. Conduct assessments or enquiries and develop responses to safeguard children from abuse, neglect, or exploitation, including intervention when necessary, such as removing a child from their parents or carers.
5. Arrange appropriate alternative care, including permanent homes, in collaboration with children, young people, and their families when needed.
6. Make recommendations regarding statutory intervention thresholds.
7. Promote autonomy and development among individuals with complex social needs or vulnerabilities, such as those with disabilities or experiencing exclusion.
8. Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of case activities and participate in planning and decision-making forums like case discussions, Strategy Meetings, and Child Protection Conferences.
9. Work within project or process teams to ensure high-quality cross-functional outputs.

Requirements:

• A social work qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Registration with Social Work England.

Contact: This position is advertised by Charlie Reeve. If interested, please apply now.

Due to high application volumes, only candidates meeting the requirements will be responded to.

Sanctuary Personnel values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud to have won ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards and to be finalists twice.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). All staff undertake annual EDI and compliance training to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you have a disability or need adjustments during recruitment or employment, please inform us early so we can provide appropriate support.