Social Worker – Children: Support & Protect (Flexible)

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Sefton; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part Time / Full Time flexibility

Competitive Hourly Pay £39.00

Professional Growth

Work-Life Balance

Varied Caseload

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd is seeking a Social Worker for the Support & Protect Team in Sefton, UK. The role involves managing a complex caseload, preparing statements, and representing cases at court within statutory frameworks.

You will apply social work theories to safeguard children, collaborate with partners, and ensure the child’s voice remains central to decisions. This ongoing role offers part-time or full-time hours with competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth in a busy

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support.
• Prepare written statements and represent cases at court hearings within legislative and procedural frameworks.
• Make critical decisions regarding caseloads using professional judgement, evidence-based tools and reflective practice.
• Apply social work theories, models, and interventions to support children, families, groups, and communities.
• Assess risk and need in complex situations, delivering services to children who are at risk, in need, or looked after.
• Lead multi-agency partnerships and coordinate plans to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
• Communicate effectively in high-risk situations and support colleagues in developing these skills.
• Participate in multidisciplinary forums and undertake the role of Chair when required.
• Engage in direct work with children and families in line with agreed care plans.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies, and professionals across organisational boundaries.
• Promote the voice of the child and ensure their wishes and feelings are central to decision-making.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.

Skills

Caseload management

Court statements

Interagency collaboration

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd is seeking a Social Worker for the Support & Protect Team in Sefton, UK. The role involves managing a complex caseload, preparing statements, and representing cases at court within statutory frameworks.

You will apply social work theories to safeguard children, collaborate with partners, and ensure the child’s voice remains central to decisions. This ongoing role offers part-time or full-time hours with competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth in a busy