Social Worker - Strengthing and Supporting Families

Sanctuary Personnel; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join the Strengthening & Supporting Families Team. In this full-time role, you will work closely with children, families, and communities, providing essential support and guidance. Your responsibilities will include assessing needs, managing complex cases, and collaborating with various agencies to ensure the best outcomes for those in your care. This position offers a competitive salary, a relocation package, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and promotes a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Relocation Package up to £8000

Social Work Registration Fee Paid

Flexible Working Options

Annual Leave Package of 25 Days

Travel Benefits

Qualifications

• Professional Social Work qualification or equivalent is essential.
• Registered or eligible for registration with a relevant authority.

Responsibilities

• Work with families and communities to support informed decision-making.
• Manage complex cases and ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities.

Skills

Critical Reflection

Judgement and Authority

Communication Skills

Intervention Techniques

Education

Professional Social Work Qualification

Understanding of Relevant Legislation

Approved Mental Health Professional

Job description

Social Worker - Strengthening and Supporting Families

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for an experienced Social Worker within the Strengthening & Supporting Families Team to work full time based in Blackpool.

The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £38,890 per annum.

Responsibilities:

1. Work with children and young people, families, carers, and communities to help them make informed decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning.
2. Identify risk of abuse and investigate complaints of alleged neglect, abuse, or ill-treatment of children; undertake assessments and, where appropriate, arrange accommodation for children and young people.
3. Apply critical reflection and analysis to inform and provide a rationale for professional decision-making.
4. Use judgement and authority to intervene with individuals, families, and communities to promote independence, provide support, and prevent harm, neglect, and abuse (PCF requirement).
5. Liaise with colleagues in own and other departments and external agencies to gather information and resources necessary for assessment and care planning activities.
6. Work to a range of legal options to support investigation and protection and give evidence in court in relation to care proceedings.
7. Lead Professional in assessing, planning, and reviewing assessments and care plans of children subject to statutory intervention.
8. Ability to understand the Journey of the Child and plan for permanence with the child remaining central to all planning.
9. Manage an allocated caseload of complex cases and maintain all statutory responsibilities updating case notes and other records, write reports and maintain chronologies as required.
10. Operate effectively within multi-agency and inter-professional partnerships settings and meetings.

Requirements:

1. A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.
2. Understanding of relevant legislation.
3. Registered or eligible for registration.
4. Approved mental health professional.

Additional Benefits:

1. Relocation package up to £8000.
2. Social Work registration fee paid for.
3. Achievable work/life balance through a range of flexible working options.
4. Annual leave package of 25 days (27 days after 5 years, 31 days after 10 years).
5. A range of travel benefits, such as discounted public transport, parking permits, car sharing, and cycling schemes.

Contact:

This Social Worker job is advertised by Ashley Eales; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.

Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role.

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.