Social Worker - Family Help Team

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

Job summary

A trusted recruitment agency in Bolton is looking for a locum Social Worker to support families and prevent escalation of issues. This full-time role offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive pay rate of £37 per hour. Candidates must be registered with Social Work England and have significant frontline experience. The position provides a unique chance to enhance skills while working in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Significant frontline experience in Social Services.
• Ability to identify levels of risk and ensure child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support families proactively to prevent escalation of issues.
• Conduct assessments and create care plans focused on child welfare.
• Maintain accurate and detailed case records.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Critical reflection

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

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Locum Social Worker Role within Family Help Team in Bolton UK, earning £37 per hour. This is a full-time ongoing contract. This opportunity offers a unique chance to grow your career as a Social Worker in an inspiring environment that truly values innovation and compassion.

As a locum Social Worker, you'll enjoy the flexibility of choosing assignments that fit your schedule along with exposure to various work environments, broadening your experience and enhancing your skills.

Perks and benefits:

- Competitive pay rate of £37 per hour, allowing you to enjoy a higher income bracket.

- Flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a better work-life balance.

- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment, fostering career growth.

- Access to diverse training and development opportunities to enhance your professional skills.

- Enjoy the vibrant community and the rich cultural sights in Bolton, renowned for its history and lifestyle.

The Role:

As a Family Help Social Worker, your focus will be to provide support to families before issues escalate to a point where more intensive social work intervention is needed. You will be a qualified and registered social worker, with good knowledge of all childcare legislation, statutory guidance and frameworks.

You will be responsible for complex decision making, being able to clearly identify levels of risk, always ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people, using your professional judgement, critical reflection, and evidence-based tools. You will be innovative and creative in using a wide range of social work interventions to minimise risk and improve outcomes, ensuring that the child or young person's voice is heard throughout. You should be confident to build and maintain positive relationships, with excellent communication and engagement skills. We are open to discussing flexible working options to suit your needs.

What you will do:

- Support families proactively to prevent escalation of issues.

- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams for comprehensive family support.

- Conduct assessments and create care plans focused on the child's welfare.

- Use evidence-based tools to guide practice and inform decision making.

- Maintain accurate and detailed case records.

Requirements of the Social Worker:

- Degree or equivalent in social work.

- Current Social Work England registration.

- Significant frontline experience in Social Services within the UK working as a qualified Social Worker.

Bolton is not just a place to work, but a fantastic community to be part of. Known for its rich history and welcoming atmosphere, Bolton offers a great lifestyle with plenty of cultural activities, beautiful parks, and excellent local amenities. Join us in Bolton to make a real difference in the lives of families while growing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

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