Social Worker – Family Help Team

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional Development

Coastal Lifestyle

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a dynamic Social Worker to join the Family Help Team in Bournemouth. You will provide early help and safeguarding support within Children’s Services, building relationships with families and working across Child in Need and Child Protection pathways.

You will collaborate with multi‑agency professionals to achieve lasting outcomes and contribute to pre‑proceedings and court work, while mentoring Level 3 Social Workers and students in a restorative, community‑focused

Qualifications

• Experience delivering early help in children’s services.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Able to work across multi‑agency teams to support families.

Responsibilities

• Engage with families to provide targeted early help and prevent issues from escalating.
• Work across needs including Child in Need and Child Protection.
• Build positive relationships with families to understand children’s lived experiences.
• Collaborate with multi‑agency professionals to achieve lasting change.
• Support pre‑proceedings and court work involving children and families.
• Mentor Level 3 Social Workers and students to develop practice.
• Utilise a restorative approach to keep children with their families and communities.

Skills

Family engagement

Early help

Child protection

Multi-agency collaboration

Court work

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker – Family Help Team
Specialism: Children’s Services
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £45,529 – £49,817 per annum
Type: Full Time, Permanent

We are seeking a dynamic Social Worker to join the Family Help Team within the Children’s Services in Bournemouth, without explicitly naming the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an innovative team revolutionising family support. You will work in a vibrant community-focused environment that values creativity, integrity, and positive impacts on families and children. As a Social Worker in this forward-thinking initiative, you will earn an annual salary of £45,529 to £49,817.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a permanent full-time position with an annual salary of £45,529 to £49,817.
• Generous Annual Leave: Benefit from 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays to recharge and relax.
• Flexible Working: Maintain a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Secure your future with access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of ongoing professional development opportunities and a supportive induction programme.
• Coastal Lifestyle: Enjoy the unique opportunity to work along the stunning Bournemouth coastline every day.

What You Will Do

• Engage with families to provide targeted early help and support to prevent issues from escalating.
• Work across a spectrum of needs including Child in Need and Child Protection.
• Build positive relationships with families to understand children’s lived experiences.
• Collaborate with multi-agency professionals to achieve lasting change.
• Contribute to pre-proceedings and court work involving children and families.
• Mentor Level 3 Social Workers and students, enhancing practice development.
• Utilise a restorative approach to aid children in remaining with their families and in their communities.

Why Bournemouth

This position offers you a chance to live and work in a beautiful coastal area with over 15 miles of pristine beaches. Bournemouth is a fantastic place to blend work with lifestyle, offering vibrant urban life and tranquil seaside views. Here, you’ll find the perfect backdrop for both professional fulfilment and personal enjoyment. Join us and make a real difference in the community while enjoying all that this stunning area has to offer.