Social Worker - First Partnership Team - Wigan - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A reputable social services agency in Wigan is seeking a skilled Social Worker for their Children’s First Partnership Team. This locum position offers an attractive rate of £38 per hour and the chance to make a positive impact on the community. Responsibilities include providing high-quality social work, managing a complex caseload, and collaborating with various partners. Candidates must have a relevant degree and registration with Social Work England.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Opportunities to work across diverse roles

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in social work required.
• Must have current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant frontline experience in UK Social Services as a qualified Social Worker is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality social work practice to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Manage a complex caseload, performing direct work with children and their families.
• Collaborate effectively with partners such as Early Help and Prevention, education services, police, and the NHS.

Skills

Frontline experience in UK Social Services

Child-focused assessment skills

Collaboration with various agencies

Education

Degree or equivalent in social work

Current registration with Social Work England

Tools

Liquid Logic

Job description

Overview

Social Worker – Children’s First Partnership Team, Wigan (UK), £38 per hour, Ongoing contract.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Social Worker to join our Children’s First Partnership Team in Wigan. If you are seeking a role where you can drive positive outcomes for children while building your career in social work, this locum position offers you that chance. With an attractive hourly rate of £38 and the flexibility of an ongoing contract, this role also provides the satisfaction of knowing that you are making a lasting impact on the community.

Benefits

Perks and benefits include flexible working hours for a healthy work-life balance, ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career, opportunities to work with diverse roles and a broad professional network across agencies, and a commitment to high standards in social care aligned with Social Work England regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality social work practice to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Ensure that work reflects Team Wigan behaviours and practice standards, embedding the Family Saf safeguarding model.
• Identify strengths, vulnerabilities, and attitudes towards change to help keep children, young people, and families healthy, happy, and safe.
• Deliver child-focused assessments that clearly articulate the child’s voice and ensure these are reviewed regularly.
• Manage a complex caseload, performing direct work with children and their families to address individual needs and reduce harm.
• Collaborate effectively with partners such as Early Help and Prevention, education services, police, and the NHS.
• Maintain up-to-date, detailed, and accurate records using Liquid Logic and other tools, ensuring they remain purposeful and jargon-free.
• Attend court proceedings as necessary.
• Contribute to the development of services for children and their families.
• Embrace opportunities for learning, growth, and career development in social work.
• Uphold social care standards as outlined by Social Work England and maintain your registration in accordance with statutory regulations.
• Operate within the guidelines of GDPR, ensuring data is reviewed and disposed of according to retention schedules.

Requirements

• A degree or equivalent in social work.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant frontline experience in UK Social Services as a qualified Social Worker is essential.

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