Social Worker - Assessment Team (Flexible Hours, Kent)

Sanctuary Personnel; England; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time/Part-Time

Competitive Hourly Rate

Professional Development

Travel Allowance

Supportive Team Environment

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Social Worker to join the Assessment Team in Kent, UK. You will undertake Child and Family Assessments, contribute to safeguarding decisions, and manage a caseload with statutory responsibilities.

This ongoing, full-time or part-time role offers an attractive hourly rate of £38.00 and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team and multi-agency settings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Evidence of continued professional development relevant to Children's Social Care.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Post-qualification experience in a Children’s Assessment Team or related service.
• Experience in Child and Family Assessments, Child in Need planning and Child Protection investigations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Child and Family Assessments, Child in Need assessments and Section 47 enquiries in accordance with statutory guidance and best practice.
• Assess risk, identify safeguarding issues and implement plans to protect children and support families effectively.
• Manage a caseload of children and families needing statutory intervention and supportive measures.
• Develop outcome-driven plans and make informed recommendations concerning continued service involvement, child protection, or legal action when required.
• Attend and actively contribute to Strategy Meetings, Child Protection Conferences, Core Groups, and multi-agency safeguarding meetings to enhance collaboration and outcomes.

Skills

Child protection

Assessment

Safeguarding

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Social Work degree or equivalent

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Social Worker to join the Assessment Team in Kent, UK. You will undertake Child and Family Assessments, contribute to safeguarding decisions, and manage a caseload with statutory responsibilities.

This ongoing, full-time or part-time role offers an attractive hourly rate of £38.00 and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team and multi-agency settings.