Social Worker - Court Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their Court Team in Slough. This role involves working closely with children and families to assess needs and risks, develop outcome-based plans, and ensure compliance with national standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in social work, current registration with Social Work England, and significant frontline experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families while working in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in social work and registration with Social Work England required.
• Significant post-qualifying experience in frontline social work.

Responsibilities

• Undertake social work on allocated cases and produce outcome-based plans.
• Develop effective relationships with children and families to improve outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in routine auditing activities.

Skills

Social Work

Evidence-based Practice

Relationship Building

Case Management

Education

Degree in Social Work

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel - Social Worker Role in Slough

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to work based in Slough, within the Court Team.

Main Duties:

1. Responsible for undertaking social work on allocated cases, producing outcome-based plans considering the needs of, and risks to, children and their families.
2. Develop effective relationships with CYP and their families to improve the impact of work, ensuring written plans are agreed upon and reflect their views.
3. Determine, using evidence-based practice, how needs will be met within the framework of council policies, resources, and statutory responsibilities.
4. Maintain effective individual performance aligned with national standards and performance indicators, including regular supervision.
5. Participate in routine auditing activities to uphold high standards of social work practice and record keeping, in accordance with the Quality Assurance Framework.
6. Address the needs of service users from all communities, paying close attention to equality issues, and facilitate access to translation and interpretation services as needed.
7. Complete financial assessments, determine contributions and levels of need/services, and identify resources to promote child/family wellbeing.
8. Build and maintain effective working relationships with partner agencies such as voluntary, community, schools, police, health, and other statutory bodies.
9. Maintain accurate records of all work undertaken, ensuring information is current and comprehensive, including use of the Integrated Children's System.
10. Manage case transfers effectively with clear plans, and contribute to service development and team meetings for integrated service delivery.
11. Identify personal learning needs, reflect on practice, and utilize supervision to plan future development.
12. Provide cover for team members and undertake additional projects as required.

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent in social work.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualifying experience in frontline social work.

Application Process:

This position is advertised by Lucy Pearson. Interested candidates should click to apply. Due to high application volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our Commitment:

Sanctuary Personnel promotes diversity, equality, and inclusion, supported by ongoing training and a fair recruitment process. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment.

Additional Information:

Salary ranges from £35,119 to £42,367 per year, depending on experience, with full-time, permanent roles available in various locations including Stanmore, Uxbridge, Stevenage, Hillingdon, Slough, Merton, Wandsworth, and others. Part-time and locum opportunities are also available.