Social Worker - Children Looked After Team - Exeter - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A dynamic agency for social work is seeking a Social Worker for the Children Looked After Team in Exeter. This full-time role offers £38 hourly and focuses on achieving family-led outcomes while providing stability and safety for children. Ideal candidates will have a recognised social work qualification and experience in a multi-agency setting. Enjoy benefits including agency accommodation or travel allowance and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Weekly agency accommodation or travel allowance

Training and professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification with registration.
• Experience in social care and multi-agency settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with children and families.
• Model professional social work practice.
• Conduct thorough assessments for consistent outcomes.
• Collaborate in multi-agency environments.

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Communication Skills

Planning Abilities

Driving Licence

Education

Registration with Social Work England

Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)

Job description

Overview

Social Worker Children Looked After Team Exeter UK £38 Hourly Ongoing

Join a dynamic team as a Social Worker within the Children Looked After Team in Exeter. This exciting opportunity offers an hourly rate of £38 and is ongoing. This role is full-time at 37 hours per week, providing an impactful position for those ready to make a significant difference in the lives of children and young people under our care. As a key player in our North and Mid teams, you’ll focus on achieving family-led outcomes, fostering stability and safety. Lead the way in delivering high standards of professional social work practice in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Perks and benefits

• An exciting benefit of this locum position is the agreed weekly agency accommodation or commuter travel allowance of up to £150 per week for those residing 50 miles or more from their work base.
• This allows for flexibility and supports work-life balance. Additionally, there might be opportunities for home-working arrangements, offering even more flexibility and convenience.
• Be part of a supportive team with ongoing training and professional development, ensuring you continually grow in your career.
• You’ll experience the variety and excitement that locum work brings, with the freedom to balance work around your life.

What you will do

• Build and maintain positive relationships with children and young people in our care along with their families to achieve safety and stability.
• Model high standards of professional social work practice within a challenging and fast-paced environment.
• Conduct thorough assessments to ensure improved consistent outcomes for children and young people, avoiding drift or delay for families.
• Collaborate effectively in a multi-agency and court environment to support the best possible outcomes.
• Stay well-informed of the relevant legislation, models, and theories in children’s social work.

Skills and experience

• A recognised social work qualification with registration from Social Work England.
• Successful completion of your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment ASYE.
• Experience in social care, especially in a multi-agency setting and court environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong recording and planning abilities.
• A valid UK driving licence with access to a car for necessary travel to meet service needs.

Exeter, with its stunning cathedral, rich history, and vibrant cultural scene, offers a fantastic place to live and work. Nestled in the heart of Devon, Exeter boasts a perfect blend of city amenities and scenic countryside, making it an ideal location for both work and leisure. Join us in this wonderful setting and be a part of something truly meaningful!

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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