Social Worker - Children - Southampton - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A well-known staffing agency is looking for a Locum Social Worker in Southampton focusing on children’s services. The successful candidate will provide child-centred social work services, conduct assessments, and collaborate with professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children and families. This role offers £42 per hour and ongoing, full-time hours, providing a great work-life balance in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Experience in children's services and working with families.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining care records.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive social work services to children and families.
• Conduct assessments and develop tailored care plans.
• Collaborate with agencies to support children's needs.
• Ensure timely reviews and adaptations to care plans.
• Engage with families to build trusting relationships.

Skills

Child-centred social work

Assessment and care planning

Collaboration with professionals

Maintaining precise records

Building trusting relationships

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Locum Social Worker for Children
Location: Southampton, UK
Specialism: Children
Salary: £42 per hour
Type: Ongoing Full Time

Embark on a stimulating new chapter in your career as a Locum Social Worker specialising in children’s services, right in the heart of Southampton. This ongoing role invites experienced professionals to immerse themselves in a rewarding career path that offers £42 hourly while maintaining the flexibility to manage your work-life balance with full-time availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive social work services to children and families in the Southampton area, ensuring all actions are child-centred.
• Conduct assessments and develop care plans tailored to the individual needs and circumstances of each child and family.
• Collaborate with other professionals, agencies, and community resources to bolster support networks for children.
• Ensure timely reviews and adaptations to care plans, responding to changes in circumstances and legal requirements.
• Maintain precise, up-to-date records of all interactions and interventions according to statutory guidelines.
• Engage with children and their families to build trusting relationships to support positive outcomes.

Why Southampton?

Discover Southampton, a vibrant coastal city offering an excellent quality of life with its picturesque seafront, rich cultural history, and lively community events. Living and working here means easy access to beautiful parks, delicious dining options, and a wealth of leisure activities. Southampton is an incredible setting, from its thriving arts scene to its engaging local community—no wonder it’s a great place to live and work.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. We are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.