Social Worker - Locality Team - Southwark - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable social work agency is looking for a Social Worker to join the Locality Team in Southwark. This ongoing locum position offers £37.51 per hour with flexible working arrangements. The role involves direct work with children, conducting assessments, and developing care plans. Enjoy the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while working in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional growth opportunities

Networking with professionals

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in social work, particularly with children.
• Proven ability to conduct assessments and develop care plans.
• Knowledge of statutory guidance and child protection policies.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children for assessments.
• Develop and review care plans based on risks and needs.
• Organize and prioritize tasks to meet requirements.
• Prepare reports for courts and meetings.
• Conduct social work interventions to safeguard children.
• Maintain detailed case records.

Skills

Child protection framework understanding

Effective case management

Interpersonal communication

Report writing

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.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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