Social Worker - Leaving Care (Flexible Hours)

Sanctuary Personnel Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time/Part Time Flexible hours

Competitive Pay £37.52/hr

Locum Variety across teams

Professional Development opportunities

Networking with Children’s Social Care

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel Limited is seeking a Social Worker to join the Leaving Care Team in Hackney, London. The role involves managing complex caseloads, conducting statutory assessments and developing Pathway Plans to help care-experienced young people transition to independence.

You will build strong relationships with young people, ensuring their voices shape planning and decision-making, and coordinate access to housing, education, and health services. SWE registration is required.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master’s in Social Work or an equivalent recognised qualification is required.
• ASYE completion is desirable.
• Evidence of continuing professional development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of care-experienced young people and conduct statutory assessments, interventions and reviews.
• Develop, implement, and regularly review Pathway Plans focused on the unique needs and aspirations of each young person.
• Build and sustain effective professional relationships with young people, ensuring their voices guide planning and decision-making.
• Facilitate access to suitable accommodation, education, employment, training, and health services for young people.
• Conduct risk assessments and safeguarding enquiries, maintaining adherence to statutory duties and local procedures.

Skills

Caseload management

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Degree or Master’s in Social Work

ASYE completion desirable

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel Limited is seeking a Social Worker to join the Leaving Care Team in Hackney, London. The role involves managing complex caseloads, conducting statutory assessments and developing Pathway Plans to help care-experienced young people transition to independence.

You will build strong relationships with young people, ensuring their voices shape planning and decision-making, and coordinate access to housing, education, and health services. SWE registration is required.