Social Worker - Front Door Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel seeks experienced Social Workers for the Children's Front Door Team in Exeter. This role involves crucial safeguarding responsibilities, providing flexible working hours, and engaging with vulnerable children and families. Benefit from a supportive environment and the chance to enhance your professional skills while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Remote Working Option

Travel Allowance

Diverse Experience

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Post-qualification experience in children's services required.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation needed.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for safeguarding referrals.
• Conduct timely risk assessments.
• Liaise with multi-agency stakeholders for joint strategies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Decision-Making

Education

Recognised social work degree or equivalent

Job description

Location: Exeter, Devon, UK
Hourly Rate: £38.00
Contract Type: Locum (Ongoing)
Working Pattern: Full-Time or Part-Time

Overview

We are currently seeking experienced and proactive Social Workers to join the Children's Front Door Team in Exeter, the central hub for safeguarding and child protection across Devon. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment where your skills will directly support vulnerable children and families at the earliest point of intervention.

With flexible working arrangements, competitive pay, and a supportive team culture, this position is ideal for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact while maintaining a strong work-life balance.

• Flexible Working: Choose between full-time or part-time hours to suit your personal and professional life.
• Remote Working: Opportunity to work from home part of the week.
• Travel Allowance: Receive up to £150 per week (with receipts) if commuting from 50+ miles away.
• Diverse Experience: Engage with a variety of safeguarding and child protection cases across Devon.
• Professional Growth: Collaborate with multi-agency professionals, enhancing your knowledge and expertise.

Key Responsibilities

1. Act as the first point of contact for all safeguarding and child protection referrals within the county.
2. Conduct timely risk assessments, ensuring prompt and appropriate interventions are put in place.
3. Liaise with key stakeholders including health, police, education, and early help services to develop joint plans and strategies.
4. Undertake strengths-based conversations with families to determine appropriate levels of support.
5. Record, evaluate, and communicate findings clearly and professionally within statutory timeframes.
6. Contribute to the development and improvement of Front Door services through feedback and team collaboration.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised social work degree or equivalent.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Substantial post-qualification experience in children's services, ideally in referral & assessment or similar frontline roles.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and statutory responsibilities.
• Confident decision-maker with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Why Exeter?

Set in the picturesque county of Devon, Exeter offers a unique combination of city life and countryside tranquillity. From its historic charm and cultural vibrancy to its proximity to national parks and coastline, Exeter is a fantastic location to live and work. Whether you're relocating or commuting, this is a career move that offers both personal fulfilment and professional challenge.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

Sanctuary Personnel is a market-leading, multi-award-winning recruitment agency, rated 'Excellent' on Trustpilot with over 1,000 reviews. We are dedicated to securing the highest-paying and most suitable roles for qualified professionals across the UK.

Apply today to make a difference in the lives of children across Devon while advancing your social work career in a role that offers flexibility, growth, and professional satisfaction.

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