Social Worker - Looked After Children Team - Blackburn - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social work agency is seeking a Social Worker for the Looked After Children Team in Blackburn. This full-time locum role offers competitive pay at £35 per hour and the flexibility that locum work provides. Candidates should possess a degree in social work and extensive frontline experience in UK social services. The position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and young people in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Freedom to choose when and where you work

Continuous professional development opportunities

Competitive hourly pay rates

Opportunity to work in varied settings

Qualifications

• Extensive frontline experience as a qualified social worker within UK social services.

Responsibilities

• Assess and review cases of children in care, ensuring their safety and promoting their welfare.
• Develop care plans in collaboration with multi-agency teams.
• Conduct regular visits to monitor progress and assess ongoing needs.
• Foster strong relationships with children, families, and carers.
• Keep concise and accurate records in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with other services and professionals.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to service development.

Skills

Experience with children in care

Relationship building

Collaborative skills

Education

Degree in social work

Current registration with Social Work England

Job description

Social Worker - Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team

Social Worker within Looked After Children Team in Blackburn

Earn a competitive £35 per hour for this full-time locum role as a Social Worker within the Looked After Children Team in Blackburn. This ongoing contract offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced social worker to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Join a vibrant team and enjoy the flexibility and diversity that locum work brings to career development.

Perks and benefits

• Freedom to choose when and where you work, allowing you to balance professional aspirations with personal commitments
• Continuous professional development opportunities in Blackburn to stay at the forefront of social work practice
• Competitive hourly pay rates
• Opportunity to work in varied settings to enhance professional skills and career prospects

Responsibilities

• Assess and review cases of children in care, ensuring their safety and promoting their welfare
• Develop care plans in collaboration with multi-agency teams to meet the individual needs of looked-after children
• Conduct regular visits to monitor progress and assess ongoing needs
• Foster strong, supportive relationships with children, families, and carers to encourage the best outcomes
• Keep concise and accurate records in compliance with statutory requirements
• Work collaboratively with other services and professionals to ensure coordinated support for children
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to service development

Requirements

• A degree or equivalent qualification in social work
• Current registration with Social Work England
• Extensive frontline experience as a qualified social worker within UK social services

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