Social Worker - Locality Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency is seeking a Social Worker for the Locality Team in Southwark. This full-time locum position offers a competitive rate of £37.51 per hour, allowing flexibility between office and fieldwork. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in child protection, managing cases effectively to support children's welfare. Join a supportive team and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in child protection and working with families.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively.
• Understanding of statutory guidance and legislative framework.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children and assess their needs.
• Develop and review care plans.
• Prepare reports for courts and meetings.
• Execute focused interventions to safeguard children.

Skills

Social work skills

Assessment and reporting

Communication

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Relevant degree in social work

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker - Locality Team
Location: Southwark, UK (Sumner House, Peckham)
Salary: £37.51 per hour
Employment Type: Full time, Ongoing

Embark on an exciting journey as a Social Worker within the Locality Team in the vibrant borough of Southwark. This full-time, ongoing locum position offers an attractive pay rate of £37.51 per hour. Based at Sumner House in Peckham, this role provides the perfect blend of office-based and fieldwork, with an emphasis on flexibility to cater to the needs of the children and families you support. With two days a week in the office, some travel outside of London may be required to visit children in care.

Perks and Benefits

As a locum, you will enjoy the benefits of flexible working hours, allowing you to balance work and personal commitments while ensuring children receive the care and attention they need.

Dive into a world of professional growth with access to diverse cases and challenging situations that will keep you on your toes and enhance your expertise.

Revel in the opportunity to network with a wide array of professionals across agencies, broadening your career horizons.

Enjoy the personal satisfaction of making a real difference in children's lives and promoting positive outcomes.

Experience the joy of working within a supportive and dynamic team environment.

What You Will Do

Work directly with children and provide clear, accurate assessments of their needs in line with statutory guidance, collecting information through interviews and observations.

Develop, implement, and review care plans, including protection plans within the child protection framework, based on assessed risks and needs.

Manage a caseload effectively, organising and prioritising tasks and responsibilities to meet statutory requirements and performance targets.

Prepare concise and informative reports and deliver them in various settings, including courts and meetings with families and professionals.

Execute focused social work interventions with explicit goals aiming to safeguard children and improve outcomes.

Maintain detailed case records and ensure all information is up to date and organised on appropriate systems.

Collaborate with other agencies to promote an integrated approach to achieving positive outcomes for children.

Flexibly deliver services in homes, schools, or community settings as needed.

Why Southwark?

Living and working in Southwark offers the perfect blend of urban excitement and community spirit. With its rich history, diverse culture, and bustling local markets, Southwark is an area full of life and colour. Enjoy the vibrant arts scene, beautiful parks, and riverside views, all while being well-connected to the rest of London. Experience the best of the city while making a significant impact on your community as a Social Worker in this dynamic locality.