Social Worker - Locality - Assessment/CP Team - Wakefield - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted agency for social workers is seeking a Social Worker for the Locality Assessment and Child Protection Team in Wakefield. The role involves conducting assessments, engaging with families, and collaborating with professionals, offering an ongoing contract at £35 per hour with hybrid working. A degree in social work and current registration is required. Enjoy flexible locum work and a supportive team's culture.

Benefits

Flexibility of locum work

Supportive team culture

Regular supervision

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant frontline experience in the UK as a qualified Social Worker.
• Focus on safeguarding and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of children in need and those at risk of harm.
• Engage with children and families, providing support and guidance.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies.
• Prepare for and participate in case conferences.
• Perform one week of duty every four weeks.

Education

Degree or equivalent in social work

Job description

Overview

Social Worker – Locality Assessment and CP Team – Wakefield – £35 per hour – Ongoing contract. Join the dynamic Locality Assessment and Child Protection Team in Wakefield as a Social Worker on an ongoing contract. This full-time role, offering hybrid working from the Airedale Centre, provides a supportive environment with one duty week every four weeks and a chance to work with a close-knit team under robust management with regular supervision. Start date is ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of children in need and those at risk of harm, creating comprehensive reports to inform protective actions.
• Engage with children and families, providing support, guidance, and interventions to promote welfare and safeguarding.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to plan and deliver appropriate services.
• Prepare for and participate in case conferences and multi-agency meetings.
• Perform one week of duty every four weeks, addressing emergencies and providing immediate support as needed.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent in social work.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant frontline experience in the UK as a qualified Social Worker, with a focus on safeguarding and assessment.

Benefits

• Enjoy the flexibility of locum work, giving you more control over your work-life balance.
• Be part of a close-knit team that prides itself on its supportive culture, contributing to a positive daily work environment.
• Regular supervision to provide guidance and professional development.
• Competitive hourly rate that rewards expertise and experience.
• Opportunities for personal development and continued training to keep skills sharp and up-to-date.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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