Social Worker - Family Help Team - Bolton - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A leading social services agency in Bolton is seeking a qualified Family Help Social Worker. This full-time, ongoing position offers a competitive hourly rate of £37. You will provide essential support to families, utilizing innovative interventions to improve child welfare. The role requires excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of childcare legislation. Join us in making a difference in the Bolton community.

Benefits

Flexibility to craft work-life balance

Varied work environments

Regular training sessions

Supportive networking community

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified and registered social worker.
• Experience with child care legislation.
• Creative approaches to problem-solving are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline support to families to prevent intensive interventions.
• Engage in complex decision-making for child safety.
• Use innovative interventions to improve outcomes.
• Ensure the child's voice is heard in all decisions.
• Build positive relationships with families.

Skills

Qualified and registered social worker

Understanding of child care legislation

Innovative problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Engagement skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Social Worker – Family Help Team
Location: Bolton, UK
Salary: £37 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing, Full-Time

Jump into an exciting journey as a Family Help Social Worker within the vibrant community of Bolton. This ongoing locum position offers a competitive hourly rate of £37. As part of our Family Help Team, you will be at the forefront of providing essential support to families to prevent issues from escalating. If you are a qualified and registered social worker with a keen understanding of child care legislation and a knack for innovative problem-solving, this full-time opportunity may be your perfect fit.

Benefits

• Flexibility to craft work-life balance with control over your schedule.
• Varied work environments and opportunities to deepen your skill set and professional growth.
• Regular training sessions to keep knowledge sharp and cutting-edge.
• Supportive networking community.

What You Will Do

• Provide frontline support to families to avert the need for more intensive interventions.
• Engage in complex decision-making ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people.
• Use innovative social work interventions to minimise risks and improve outcomes.
• Ensure that the child/young person’s voice is heard and considered in all decisions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with families and stakeholders.
• Use excellent communication and engagement skills to deliver effective support.
• Have the flexibility to explore various working patterns; flexible working arrangements are supported.

The Role

In this pivotal role, you will be accountable for delivering high-quality and impactful support to families, making a lasting difference in their lives. With your adept understanding of statutory guidance and frameworks, you will work with a synergy of creativity and caution, always protecting children and young people’s welfare. Your confidence and communication prowess will be key as you navigate through this fulfilling role, embracing the opportunity to make positive changes in the Bolton community.

Bolton is not just a place to work; it’s a place to live life to the fullest. With its rich cultural heritage, lively community events, and beautiful outdoor spaces, it offers both a thriving working environment and a welcoming home. Join us in Bolton and be part of something extraordinary!

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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