Social Worker - Family Help Pod

Sanctuary Personnel; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Professional development programme

Travel allowances

Health and wellness initiatives

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Locum Social Worker in Wokingham to provide relationship-based services to children, young people and families. The role focuses on safeguarding, collaboration with partner agencies, and high-quality case recording.

The post is based in Wokingham with an ongoing, full-time commitment and a competitive hourly rate. The ideal candidate holds a Social Work degree and current SW England registration, with significant frontline UK experience in children and families

Qualifications

• Degree in social work and current Social Work England registration.
• Significant frontline experience within Social Services in the UK, ideally in roles involving children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, relationship-based social work to children, young people, and families, focusing on their safety and promoting positive outcomes.
• Deliver robust safeguarding practices in line with statutory responsibilities for children in need, child protection, and looked after children.
• Collaborate with families and partner agencies to co-produce purposeful plans that support sustainable change.
• Maintain strong professional relationships, contributing to effective multi-agency working to enhance outcomes for children and young people.
• Ensure high standards of recording, report writing, and court work meeting legislative and organisational criteria.
• Champion corporate parenting principles, promoting the best outcomes for children in care and care leavers.
• Deliver effective and efficient practices following the Wokingham Practice Model, ensuring value for money and high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Relationship-based practice

Multi-agency collaboration

Record keeping

Education

Degree in Social Work

Social Work England registration

Job description

Locum Social Worker within Family Help Pod in Wokingham UK, earning £38 hourly on an Ongoing basis, Full-time. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to make a significant impact in the lives of children, young people, and families. Based in Wokingham, this role offers the chance to work as part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality, child-centred practices. Your expertise in social work will be highly valued in this position.

Perks and benefits:

• One of the standout benefits of locum work is the flexibility it affords, allowing for a better work-life balance that can be tailored to your personal needs.
• Additionally, with our ongoing professional development program, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities that can help further your career.
• Enjoy competitive travel allowances, making your commute smoother, and receiving comprehensive support from a dedicated consultant who is always there to assist you.
• Plus, take advantage of our health and wellness initiatives designed to ensure you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

What you will do:

• Provide high quality, relationship-based social work to children, young people, and families, focusing on their safety and promoting positive outcomes.
• Deliver robust safeguarding practices in line with statutory responsibilities for children in need, child protection, and looked after children.
• Collaborate with families and partner agencies to co-produce purposeful plans that support sustainable change.
• Maintain strong professional relationships, contributing to effective multi-agency working to enhance outcomes for children and young people.
• Ensure high standards of recording, report writing, and court work meeting legislative and organisational criteria.
• Champion corporate parenting principles, promoting the best outcomes for children in care and care leavers.
• Deliver effective and efficient practices following the Wokingham Practice Model, ensuring value for money and high-quality service delivery.

To excel in this role, you must hold a degree or equivalent in social work and have current Social Work England registration. Significant frontline experience within Social Services in the UK is essential, ideally in roles involving children and families.

Wokingham is a wonderful place to live and work, featuring serene parks, vibrant community events, and a strong sense of history. With excellent schools and transport links making it easily accessible, Wokingham offers a fantastic environment for both personal and professional growth. Join us, and make a difference in the community while enjoying all that this charming town has to offer.