Social Worker - Fostering Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly salary £38.43

Work–Life balance

Diverse experience

Professional growth

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Locum Social Worker to join the Fostering Team in Caerphilly, UK. The role offers flexible Full Time/Part Time hours and an hourly rate of £38.43, with ongoing opportunities to support children and families in care.

The position emphasizes safeguarding, assessment, and collaborative planning with carers, schools, and other agencies, providing professional development and diverse experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding children and families.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage caseloads.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessment and care management services to children and families requiring ongoing social services intervention.
• Assess needs in line with Directorate policies and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
• Develop outcome-focused intervention plans with children, young people and carers.
• Maintain accurate case records according to Directorate policy.
• Review interventions to ensure planned outcomes are achieved.
• Identify unmet needs during assessments and report to managers.

Job description

Locum Social Worker in Fostering Team - Caerphilly (UK), £38.43 Hourly, Ongoing, Full Time/Part Time
Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the world of social work? We are seeking a locum social worker to join our dynamic Fostering Team in Caerphilly. This is a fantastic ongoing opportunity to utilise your skills and make a meaningful impact in fostering while enjoying the flexibility of a locum position. Offering £38.43 per hour, this role is perfect for those looking to embrace both autonomy and rewarding work.

Perks and benefits:

• Hourly Salary: Enjoy the financial benefits of earning an impressive £38.43 per hour, offering the flexibility and freedom that comes with hourly wages.
• Work-Life Balance: As a locum, you have control over your schedule and can choose assignments that fit your lifestyle, providing an excellent work-life balance.
• Diverse Experience: Locum work allows you to gain a wide range of experience in various settings, enriching your career and skill set.
• Professional Growth: Access to a broad variety of training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

What you will do:

• Provide high-quality assessment and care management services to children and families requiring ongoing social services intervention.
• Assess needs in line with Directorate policies, procedures, and relevant assessment frameworks like Working Together to Safeguard Children, and other national protocols.
• Develop effective, outcome-focused intervention plans in consultation with children, young people, and their carers to safeguard welfare, address risk, and ensure proper implementation and review.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records according to Directorate policy.
• Review interventions within statutory guidelines to ensure plans achieve identified outcomes.
• Identify unmet needs during assessments and communicate these to managers within Children’s Services.
• Assist in data collection by completing administrative processes on time.
• Demonstrate professional competence in social work practice.
• Attend training for skill enhancement and personal development.
• Participate in departmental meetings and provide written or verbal reports as needed.
• Collaborate and work jointly with staff of other Directorates and agencies where appropriate to ensure all work aligns with statutory requirements and policies.

Living and working in Caerphilly offers the best of both worlds: proximity to vibrant city life in nearby Cardiff, alongside the scenic beauty of the Welsh countryside. With its rich history, community spirit, and excellent amenities, Caerphilly is a fantastic place to further your career in social work while enjoying a high quality of life. Join us in making a difference and become a part of Caerphilly’s thriving social work community.