Social Worker - Children in Care team - Newham - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A professional agency is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for the Children in Care Team in Newham. This ongoing full-time locum position offers an hourly rate of £37.52. Responsibilities include developing relationships with children and families, implementing care plans, and working collaboratively with other professionals to ensure placement stability. Ideal for those passionate about making positive changes in children's lives.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in care.
• Ability to develop trusting relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Develop meaningful relationships with children in care and their families.
• Prepare and implement care plans to support children’s wellbeing.
• Coordinate and participate in multi-agency meetings.

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference? Join our team as a Social Worker within the Children in Care Team in Newham. This is an ongoing full-time locum position with an hourly rate of £37.52.

Responsibilities

• Develop meaningful and trusting relationships with children in care and their families, ensuring their needs and best interests are prioritised.
• Prepare and implement care plans to support and improve the wellbeing of children and influence positive outcomes.
• Coordinate and participate in multi-agency meetings to advocate for the children’s needs.
• Ensure regular review and assessment of children’s care plans to meet statutory requirements.
• Support children in understanding their life stories and help facilitate family connections where safe and appropriate.
• Work closely with foster carers and other professionals to support the child’s placement stability.

Contract and Location

Location: Newham. This is an ongoing full-time locum position with a rate of £37.52 per hour.