Social Worker - Support and Protect Team

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

Job summary

A leading social work agency is seeking a Locum Social Worker for the Support and Protect Team in Workington. This full-time position offers £50 per hour with a hybrid working model of 3 days in-office and 2 days remote. The ideal candidate will have strong child protection experience and recent court work expertise. Join a supportive environment dedicated to making meaningful change in children's welfare.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Supportive work environment

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• Recent court work experience is desirable.
• Strong child protection experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families.
• Collaborate with multi-agency professionals to implement protection plans.
• Manage complex safeguarding cases in court proceedings.
• Participate in duty rota for urgent referrals.
• Maintain accurate case records according to statutory requirements.

Skills

Court work experience

Child protection

Job description

Overview

Social Worker - Support and Protect Team | Sanctuary Personnel

Job Title: Locum Social Worker

Team: Support and Protect | Location: Workington, Cumbria | Salary: £50 per hour | Contract Type: Locum | Hours: Full-Time | Duration: Ongoing

Take the next step in your career with this rewarding opportunity as a Locum Social Worker in the Support and Protect Team in Workington. This full-time, ongoing position offers a competitive rate of £50 per hour, with a flexible hybrid working pattern: 3 days in the office, 2 days working remotely. Ideal for a committed professional with recent court work and strong child protection experience, this role enables you to create meaningful change in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families with a strong focus on child protection and welfare.
• Collaborate with multi-agency professionals to develop and implement robust protection plans.
• Engage in recent and ongoing court proceedings, managing complex safeguarding cases with confidence.
• Take part in a duty rota every 5 weeks, based in the office for timely responses to urgent referrals.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, ensuring adherence to all statutory requirements and best practice standards.

Qualifications / Experience

• Recent court work experience (desirable).
• Strong child protection experience.

Why Sanctuary Personnel

• Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency. Rated "Excellent" on Trustpilot with over 1,000 positive reviews, we are committed to helping social workers find roles that match their skills, preferences, and career goals.
• Hybrid working model offers a balance between in-office collaboration (3 days/week) and remote work (2 days/week).
• Supportive environment that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning.

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